Scientists discover incredible self decapitating sea slug

Researchers at Japan s Nara Women s University have discovered a new trait exhibited by the sacoglossan sea slug it has the ability to decapitate itself, then regrow its body. The process, from shedding all of itself below the neck to regrowing a new body, takes less than a month, in an extreme example of a process known as autotomy Keep your head: the selfdecapitating sea slugs that regrow their bodies hearts and all The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today Website Facebook Twitter Instagram