Frequency of tail loss does not reflect innate predisposition in temperate New Zealand lizards

Kelly Hare; Kimberly Miller

doi:10.1007/s00114-009-0628-4

Frequency of tail loss does not reflect innate predisposition in temperate New Zealand lizards

Kelly Hare, Kimberly Miller

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Abstract

Caudal autotomy (tail shedding) is a defence mechanism against predation which is used by lizards when other tactics, such as crypsis and escape, prove ineffective. The speed at which autotomy occurs has important implications for survival, and the accuracy of tail loss is of consequence for an individual s future fitness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	197 - 203
Number of pages	7
Journal	Naturwissenschaften
Volume	97
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-009-0628-4
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

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Frequency of tail loss does not reflect innate predisposition in temperate New Zealand lizards

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