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Which of the following animals shows self - mutilation as a defence mechanism?
Which of the following animals shows self - mutilation as a defence mechanism?
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The correct option is B Asterias
Self-mutilation means harming the own body intentionally. In some animals, like starfish (Asterias) or lizards, some part of the body is broken off on being threatened by a predator. This phenomenon of self-mutilation of the body is also called autotomy. They later regenarate these body parts.
Self-mutilation means harming the own body intentionally. In some animals, like starfish (Asterias) or lizards, some part of the body is broken off on being threatened by a predator. This phenomenon of self-mutilation of the body is also called autotomy. They later regenarate these body parts.
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