Research clarifies origins of widespread lizard defense behavior
2 Oct 26 12:40 PM · 13d ago · 5 articles · 2 sources · development 2 of 2
Phys.org reports that while tail-shedding is one of the most widespread defenses among living lizards, tracing its evolutionary origins has been difficult. The amber discovery provides a direct answer to when this escape tactic first arose, filling a gap in understanding lizard evolution.
“Tail-shedding is one of the most widespread defenses against predators among living lizards, yet tracing the origins of this extraordinary ability has proved to be surprisingly difficult.”
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