Rapid muscle contractions at the fracture site facilitate the break and provide immediate hemostasis (blood flow control).
The break occurs across a specific vertebra (common in most lizards). autotomy
Autotomy is a highly controlled process that typically occurs at specialized weak points called or breakage planes . Rapid muscle contractions at the fracture site facilitate
While most famous in reptiles, this trait is found across several animal groups: autotomy
The break occurs between two vertebrae (found in a minority of reptiles).
Autotomy is a biological defense mechanism where an animal voluntarily sheds or discards a body part to escape a predator or avoid further injury. 🦎 Biological Mechanism