Lizard tails detach at a biological 'dotted line'

Like sheets of paper marked with perforated lines, gecko tails have unique structural marks that help them sever their tails to make a quick getaway. Though voluntarily shedding a body part in this manner is a well-known phenomenon, research reveals aspects of the process that may have applications for structural engineers making similar, quickly detachable structures.

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