autotomise (Meaning)
Wordnet
autotomise (v)
cause a body part to undergo autotomy
Synonyms & Antonyms of autotomise
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autotomise Sentence Examples
- Lizards can autotomise their tails to escape predators.
- Sea stars can autotomise their arms to distract predators and facilitate escape.
- Some spiders autotomise their legs to shed parasites or escape entanglement.
- Certain brittle stars autotomise their arms for defensive purposes.
- Sea urchins autotomise their tube feet to deter predators.
- Certain types of insects autotomise their wings to avoid capture.
- Some species of crabs autotomise their claws to escape predators.
- Sea cucumbers autotomise their internal organs to evade danger.
- Some species of jellyfish autotomise their tentacles for defense or reproduction.
- The autotomous response is an adaptive trait that enhances the survival of individuals in certain species.
FAQs About the word autotomise
cause a body part to undergo autotomy
No synonyms found.
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Lizards can autotomise their tails to escape predators.
Sea stars can autotomise their arms to distract predators and facilitate escape.
Some spiders autotomise their legs to shed parasites or escape entanglement.
Certain brittle stars autotomise their arms for defensive purposes.
