Autotomy

Q.  The voluntary shedding of an appendage from the body of an animal in response to mechanical and/or visual stimulation is called
- Published on 13 Apr 16

a. Autonomy
b. Lobotomy
c. Autotomy
d. Secession

ANSWER: Autotomy
 
  • The voluntary shedding of an appendage from the body of an animal in response to mechanical and/or visual stimulation is termed “Autotomy.”
  • An example is lizard-tail autotomy.
  • It is used usually as a self-defense mechanism to elude a predator's grasp or to distract the predator and thereby allow escape. The lost body part may be regenerated later.

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