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Can crabs regrow lost limbs?

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Can crabs regrow lost limbs?

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Yes, crabs have the ability to regenerate lost limbs through a process called autotomy. When a crab loses a limb, it can regrow it through a series of molts, where it sheds its outer shell and a new limb regenerates in its place.

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