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Which insect has antenna that can regenerate if damaged before metamorphosis?
Answer
Grasshopper
Many insects, including grasshoppers (Orthoptera), can regenerate their antennae if the flagellum is removed before reaching adulthood.
💡 Did you know?
Insect antenna regeneration is easily accomplished for many species, but this ability is lost after metamorphosis in both hemimetabolous and holometabolous insects.
Other options people guess
- Butterfly
- Bumblebee
- Dragonfly
Topics
- insects
- regeneration
- antennae
- anatomy
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