autotomise

• Verb, das die Selbstamputation oder das Abwerfen eines Körperteils beschreibt, meist als Schutzmechanismus bei bestimmten Tieren.

A verb used to describe the act of self-amputation or casting off a body part, typically as a defensive mechanism in certain animals.

1. Self-amputation of a body partC2formalscientific

   To deliberately cause a body part to be detached or severed, typically as a defense mechanism in certain animals.

   Autotomie

   • Some lizards can autotomise their tails to escape predators.
   • Certain crabs autotomise a claw when it is trapped.
   • The starfish can autotomise an arm, which later regenerates.

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