tail-shedding en · NOUN
Etymology
From tail + shedding.
Meanings
- (uncountable) tail autotomy, the defensive technique used by some animals (especially some lizards) of shedding their tail to escape a predator
- (countable) a tail autotomy event
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tail-sheddings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |