Not only lizards, but also crocodile tails can be regenerated. US researchers elucidate
トカゲやヤモリなどの小型の爬虫（はちゅう）類は、敵に襲われると尻尾を切り離して逃げる習性を持つことで知られます
Small reptiles such as lizards and geckos are known to have a habit of separating their tails and escaping when attacked by enemies.
The tail grows again, but a new study in the United States reveals that the crocodile also has the ability to regenerate a detached tail.
According to a paper recently published in the online academic journal Scientific Reports, even young crocodiles have the ability to regenerate their tails up to about 23 cm.
This corresponds to up to 18% of the total length
Now, a team of researchers from Arizona State University and the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Louisiana are looking at how crocodile tails regenerate by combining advanced imaging techniques with years of proven tissue analysis. Was
However, Mr. Kusumi said that the realization of such medical care cannot be achieved overnight, and it will probably take until the end of this century.
Home
Video
JLPT Test
Dictionary
Lesson
Topic
