Can insects regenerate body parts?

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Can insects regenerate body parts?

Beitragvon bryguy97 » 3. Mai 2010 13:25

Hi.

I have a pair of termite dealates (new kings and queens) and the king has part of his leg broken off. Can insects grow parts of their body back? I hope they can, because my new king has kind of a hard time moving around. Thanks for any help!
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Re: Can insects regenerate body parts?

Beitragvon GreenIguana » 3. Mai 2010 13:28

No, he can't because he does not anymore molting.
Sorry.
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Re: Can insects regenerate body parts?

Beitragvon bryguy97 » 3. Mai 2010 13:31

Well, I guess I'll just get her a new king. I know that there will be more flights soon.
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Re: Can insects regenerate body parts?

Beitragvon Creature » 3. Mai 2010 13:32

Green Iguana is right

As far as i know the king of termites doesn't molt anymore. Some insects are able to regain their legs etc. through molting.
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Re: Can insects regenerate body parts?

Beitragvon Solenopsislover » 10. Mai 2012 08:28

bryguy97 hat geschrieben:Well, I guess I'll just get her a new king. I know that there will be more flights soon.


The king can if he is small.
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