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finding:amphibian-limb-regeneration-ceases-after-repeated-amputation-bryant-et-al-2017Amphibian limb regeneration ceases after repeated amputation (Bryant et al. 2017).
Indicates that prior experience can alter morphogenetic capacity.
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extracted_from(2023) · Watson, Richard · Levin, Michael
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- Describes top-down control in morphogenesis.
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