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gracy said:both should mention the same thing
Morphollaxis is a type of regeneration in which the missing or damaged tissue is replaced by the reorganization of existing cells.
Epimorphosis is a type of regeneration in which the missing or damaged tissue is replaced by the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells.
The main difference between morphollaxis and epimorphosis is the source of the new tissue. In morphollaxis, the new tissue is formed from existing cells, while in epimorphosis, the new tissue is formed from stem cells.
Yes, both morphollaxis and epimorphosis can occur in the same organism, depending on the type of tissue that needs to be regenerated and the extent of the damage.
Epimorphosis is more common in animals, as it allows for the replacement of large amounts of tissue and the restoration of complex structures. However, some animals, such as hydra, mainly use morphollaxis for regeneration.