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What does the text suggest about the autonomy of a limb in the animal kingdom?
What does the text suggest about the autonomy of a limb in the animal kingdom?
- It is a rare defense strategy used by only a few species.
- It is a common defense strategy for many animals. (correct)
- It is a defense strategy that has not been studied in detail.
- It is a defense strategy primarily used by lizards.
How does a lizard's tail remain attached until needed?
How does a lizard's tail remain attached until needed?
- By having a flexible and elastic attachment point.
- By forming a hard shell around the attachment point.
- Through a chemical bond with the lizard's body.
- Due to an internal design with micropillars, prongs, and nanopores. (correct)
What is the purpose of the micropillars, prongs, and nanopores in a lizard's tail?
What is the purpose of the micropillars, prongs, and nanopores in a lizard's tail?
- To allow the tail to break off at any point when needed.
- To provide structural support and flexibility to the tail. (correct)
- To help the tail grow back quickly after being detached.
- To protect the tail from minor bumps and scrapes.
Based on the information in the text, why is it important for a lizard's tail to have a hierarchical internal structure?
Based on the information in the text, why is it important for a lizard's tail to have a hierarchical internal structure?
How does the internal structure of a lizard's tail contribute to its defense mechanism?
How does the internal structure of a lizard's tail contribute to its defense mechanism?
What did scientists do to study lizard tails, as mentioned in the text?
What did scientists do to study lizard tails, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of understanding the internal structure of lizard tails, based on the information in the text?
What is the significance of understanding the internal structure of lizard tails, based on the information in the text?
What do scientists aim to achieve by studying lizard tails from different species?
What do scientists aim to achieve by studying lizard tails from different species?
Why does Yong-Ak Song mention that finding the right amount of attachment is 'a fine balance'?
Why does Yong-Ak Song mention that finding the right amount of attachment is 'a fine balance'?
What do micropillars, prongs, and nanopores act as in a lizard's tail?
What do micropillars, prongs, and nanopores act as in a lizard's tail?
