Scientists have discovered an extreme case of regeneration. Some sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies after having their heads cut off! It is being called a “wonder of nature” and was recently reported in Current Biology. This discovery could help scientists better understand how to regenerate, or regrow, human tissue in the future. Biology researcher Sayaka Mitoh said she loves studying Japanese sea slugs because they are small, cute, and strange. They can even briefly photosynthesize like a plant drawing food from the sun.

What is photosynthesis?
the process in which green plants use sunlight to make their own food
the process of making honey
the reproduction system of a flower
taking photos on a smartphone
What kind of sea slug was mentioned in the article?
Deep ocean sea slugs
Caribbean sea slugs
Japanese sea slugs
Russian sea slugs
Some sea slugs can regrow new bodies after having their heads cut off.
heads cut off
last meal of the day
tails cut off
skin heated