Autotomy
Autotomy (from the Greek auto = "self-" and tomy = "severing") or self amputation is the act whereby an animal severs one or more of its own appendages, usually as a self-defense mechanism designed to elude a predator's grasp.
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You pay higher fares but autos still fleece Economic Times I take an auto to my workplace in RK Puram every day and recently realised that I was being taken for a ride by the auto drivers. For the same distance, ... |
Published on Friday 10th of September 2010 08:06:17 PM
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 Niles Daily Star | Larry Lyons: Walking sticks are masters of disguise Niles Daily Star They are capable of limb autotomy, which means if a predator grabs a leg or antenna, it will break off and another will grow. They can also emit a stinky ... |
Published on Friday 10th of September 2010 08:06:17 PM
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