Multiple choice Lizards are known to drop their tail as a part of defence reaction which is known as autophagy morphollaxis epimorphosis autotomy Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself 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).