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The ability of star fishes to break-off their arms is an example of
The ability of star fishes to break-off their arms is an example of
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The correct option is D Autotomy
Autotomy is the behaviour whereby an animal sheds or discards one or more of its own appendages 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 regenerated later. This is seen in reptiles, amphibians and echinoderms, like star fishes. Hence, option D is correct.
Autotomy is the behaviour whereby an animal sheds or discards one or more of its own appendages 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 regenerated later. This is seen in reptiles, amphibians and echinoderms, like star fishes. Hence, option D is correct.
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