Japan snail sheds tail to escape: scientist
- Published: 3 Oct 2012 at 18.49
- Online news: Asia
Snails that can shed their tails to escape much faster-moving predators and then regrow the amputated body section have been discovered living in sub-tropical Japan, a study said Wednesday.
Graphic on the discovery of a Japanese snail species that can shed its tail to escape preditory snakes, according to new research.
The ability to shed body parts, similar to that found in lizards, crabs and earthworms, has never before been seen in a snail.
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