Question #118411
Which of these animals have the power to break off their tail (a)toad(b)frog(c) salamanders (d)geckos
Expert's answer
(c) salamanders and (d) geckos.
Some species of salamanders and geckos have the power to break off their tail. The loss of tail occurs when the animal is over-stressed or any kind of danger occurs. The tail contains specific connective tissues and muscles that can break the tail via rapid contraction.
