Question

The tails of some lizards are separate from the body when they are... ​

Answer 1

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Lizards have a series of small bones that run down their back. They are called vertebrae. Along the tail are several weak spots called fracture planes, Logsdon said. They are the places where the tail can detach.

Some lizards, salamanders and tuatara when caught by the tail will shed part of it in attempting to escape. In many species the detached tail will continue to wriggle, creating a deceptive sense of continued struggle, and distracting the predator's attention from the fleeing prey animal.

Answer 2

Answer:

The tails of some lizards are separate from the body when they are grabbed