Honey bees build this wax structure of closely packed cells.

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40The cells in a honey bee's comb usually have this six-sided shape.RECALL
Hexagons.
Hexagonal cells tile a surface without gaps and provide a strong, efficient structure.
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41Caddisfly larvae · describe the protective structures many build underwaterRECALL
Protective cases made from silk and local material.
They may use sand grains, twigs, leaves, or small shells depending on the species.
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42These star-shaped marine echinoderms can regrow lost arms in many species.RECALL
Sea stars.
Regeneration varies by species, and some sea stars can rebuild much of their body from a remaining part.
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