autotomy
Definitions
The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.
Equivalents
Examples
“She has dropped it by autotomy, like⟳ the tail or claw of a fleeing lizard, lobster, or starfish.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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