Regeneration of tail in lizards is an example of

So, the correct option is 'Epimorphosis'.

1. Is lizard an example of regeneration?
2. What is the regeneration of lizard tail called?
3. What are the examples of regeneration?
4. Why do lizards regenerate their tails?

Is lizard an example of regeneration?

Lizards are amniotes with the remarkable ability to regenerate amputated tails. The early regenerated lizard tail forms a blastema, and the regenerated skeleton consists of a cartilage tube (CT) surrounding the regenerated spinal cord.

What is the regeneration of lizard tail called?

Many species of lizard use caudal autotomy, the ability to self-amputate a portion of their tail, regenerated over time, as an effective anti-predation mechanism.

What are the examples of regeneration?

Organisms regenerate in different ways. Plants and some sea creatures, such as jellyfish, can replace missing parts by extensively remodeling their remaining tissues. Some animals such as lobsters, catfish, and lizards replace missing parts by first growing a blastema.

Why do lizards regenerate their tails?

Adult NSCs produce a molecular signal that blocks skeletal and nerve formation and encourages cartilage growth, effectively “ventralizing” both sides of the tail. This results in the cartilage tube typical of regenerated tails.