Multiple choice

Lizards are known to drop their tail as a part of defence reaction which is known as

  1. autophagy

  2. morphollaxis

  3. epimorphosis

  4. autotomy

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Autotomy is the self-amputation of a body part (like tail) as a defense mechanism. It is distinct from autophagy (self-eating of cells), morphallaxis (reorganization without growth), and epimorphosis (regeneration with new growth).