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Linckia multifora

 * ... that the spotted Linckia (pictured) self amputates its arms for the pieces to grow into new individuals so often that it is considered to be asexual reproduction?
 * Reviewed: The Purple Piano Project

Created/expanded by Cwmhiraeth (talk). Nominated by Rcej (talk) at 05:30, 26 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Or perhaps more simply - Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:05, 26 September 2011 (UTC)


 * ALT1 ... that the arms of the spotted Linckia (pictured) sometimes fall off and grow into new starfish?
 * Me no like! That is too across-the-board...we want hook bait! :)  Rcej (Robert) –  talk  05:00, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
 * I think your hook is a bit lengthy and convoluted, so here is another try - Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:15, 27 September 2011 (UTC)

ALT2 ... that the spotted Linckia (pictured) will give an arm or a leg to start a family?
 * Love it! Is it too "unencyclopedic"? Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:01, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
 * lol...cute, but too loose with the terminology. Starfish have only arms; when have hooks ever inspired inaccuracy?  Rcej (Robert) –  talk  01:56, 28 September 2011 (UTC)

How about:
 * ALT3: ... that the sexual practices of the spotted Linckia (pictured) include self amputation?  Rcej (Robert) –  talk  02:09, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
 * That's okay too... Crisco 1492 (talk) 07:07, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Um, that one also plays fast and loose with terminology. Asexual reproduction absolutely should not be piped to "sexual practices," because asexual reproduction is reproduction that does not involve sex. --Orlady (talk) 14:22, 28 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Here's a new attempt:
 * ALT4: ... that the spotted Linckia (pictured) frequently reproduces by self amputating an arm, which then grows into a new individual? --Orlady (talk) 14:26, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg Tickmark applies to ALT4. --Orlady (talk) 21:32, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
 * How about some hookable mystery:
 * ALT5: ... that asexual reproduction of the spotted Linckia (pictured) includes self amputation?  Rcej (Robert) –  talk  07:00, 29 September 2011 (UTC)