Gecko Tail Detachment (3 of 3) (VIDEO)

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The muscle fibers in successive tail segments display an interdigitated structure.

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Sanggaard KW, Danielsen CC, Wogensen L, Vinding MS, Rydtoft LM, et al. (2012) Unique Structural Features Facilitate Lizard Tail Autotomy. <i>PLoS ONE</i> 7(12): e51803. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0051803

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