Hofsteniidae
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Hofsteniidae is a family of acoels. This family contains seven species in three genera.
This worm ranges in size from 100 μm for embryos to 500 μm for adults, and exhibits "whole-body regeneration" capability, where entire body parts regenerate when removed from the body. They have a simple nervous system and a bowel sac with no way out.
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