Autotomies

/ɔːˈtɒtəmiz/ noun

Plural of autotomy; multiple instances or examples of self-amputation or self-detachment in organisms.

From Greek 'auto-' (self) + 'tome' (cut), pluralized with '-ies'. Biological terminology, the plural form of autotomy used in scientific discussions.

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