Gecko fact
Tail autotomy in leopard geckos occurs along specific fracture points within the tail vertebrae, not at a random break point
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Quick answer: These pre-formed fracture planes allow the tail to detach cleanly with minimal bleeding, an adaptation shared with several other lizard groups capable of self-amputation..
These pre-formed fracture planes allow the tail to detach cleanly with minimal bleeding, an adaptation shared with several other lizard groups capable of self-amputation.
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