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The result was: rejected, closed by JuniperChill (talk) 21:18, 2 March 2026 (UTC)Reply

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... that axolotls are able to regenerate most parts of their body, including parts of their brain?

Source: https://hub.jhu.edu/2025/12/11/student-researcher-studies-axolotl-optic-nerves/

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Created by Axolotl314159 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Axolotl314159 (talk) 11:10, 2 March 2026 (UTC).Reply

This has not been created, expanded fivefold, or promoted to good article status in the last 7 days. Did you know is for interesting facts about new content, which this is not; further information on the guidelines for submitting can be seen at WP:DYK. 1brianm7 (talk) 14:21, 2 March 2026 (UTC)Reply

Wiki Education assignment: Principles of Biology 2

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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation–supported course assignment, between 26 January 2026 and 9 May 2026. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Aa25720 (article contribs).

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