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In Biology / High School | 2014-04-27

Some lizards have an adaptation that allows their tails to break off with minimal damage to bones, nerves, blood vessels, and muscles. This type of lizard can then regrow the missing portion of the tail.

Which of the following statements best explains why this adaptation is selected for in lizard populations?

A. Lizards with this adaptation are better at climbing trees.
B. Lizards with this adaptation are more likely to escape from predators.
C. Lizards with this adaptation can use their tails as lures to attract more food.
D. Lizards with this adaptation can camouflage themselves more easily in vegetation.

Asked by Fiona204

Answer (3)

the answer is B. Lizards with this adaptation are more likely to escape from predators.

Answered by lollol | 2024-06-10

Adaptation is a change in an organism's structure and function that results from a natural process that makes an organism better suited to survive and multiply in an environment.
**Lizards **with this adaptation are more likely to escape from **predators **is a correct option.

What is called regrow part of the tail in a lizard?
Certain animals have the **ability **to rebase a **part **of their **body **that has been **grasped **by an **external **agent which is known as autotomy .
For example, lizards ' tail regeneration.
Certain animals, such as lizards, use **autotomy **as a **self-defense **mechanism by shedding a portion of their body.
Thus, we can conclude option B is correct.
You can learn more about **regeneration ** here:
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Answered by tanisharawat014 | 2024-06-16

Lizards can shed their tails to escape predators, allowing them a better chance of survival. This ability to escape from threats makes the adaptation beneficial and selects for lizards that can regenerate their tails. Therefore, the best explanation for this adaptation is option B, as it enhances the lizard's chances of surviving predator encounters.
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Answered by tanisharawat014 | 2024-10-01