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autotomic

/ˌɔː.təˈtɒm.ɪk/

翻译: 指与自割(autotomy)相关的,即动物为防御而主动断离身体一部分(如蜥蜴断尾)的行为。

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adjective

/ˌɔː.təˈtɒm.ɪk/formalscientific已废弃
  • zh指与自割(autotomy)相关的,即动物为防御而主动断离身体一部分(如蜥蜴断尾)的行为。

An obsolete adjective relating to autotomy, the process by which an animal intentionally detaches a body part (such as a lizard's tail) as a defense mechanism.

  1. Relating to self-amputationC2formalscientific

    Describing the ability or process of an animal voluntarily shedding a body part as a defense mechanism.

    zh与自割有关的

    • Many lizards exhibit autotomic tail loss to escape predators.
    • The autotomic response is triggered by extreme stress.
    • Certain spiders have autotomic legs that detach easily.