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Rapid muscle contractions at the fracture site facilitate the break and provide immediate hemostasis (blood flow control).
Autotomy is a biological defense mechanism where an animal voluntarily sheds or discards a body part to escape a predator or avoid further injury. 🦎 Biological Mechanism
The break occurs across a specific vertebra (common in most lizards).
Rapid muscle contractions at the fracture site facilitate the break and provide immediate hemostasis (blood flow control).
Autotomy is a biological defense mechanism where an animal voluntarily sheds or discards a body part to escape a predator or avoid further injury. 🦎 Biological Mechanism autotomy
The break occurs across a specific vertebra (common in most lizards). Rapid muscle contractions at the fracture site facilitate