English Dictionary

autotomy

/ɔːˈtɒtəmi/

noun

(chiefly zoology) The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.

The lizard's autotomy is a defense mechanism that allows it to detach its tail when threatened.

意味（1）

(chiefly zoology) The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.

She has dropped it by autotomy, like the tail or claw of a fleeing lizard, lobster, or starfish.