Flips, Flops And Cartwheels: Gecko Tail Has A Mind Of Its Own, Scientists Discover
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 20:21
in Biology & Nature
Geckos and other lizards have long been known for their incredible ability to shed their tails as a decoy for predators, but little is known about the movements and what controls the tail once it separates from the lizard's body. Researchers are closer to solving this mystery in a newly published study.