Green Anole Lizard (<i>Anolis carolinensis</i>) (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Green Anole Lizard (<i>Anolis carolinensis</i>)

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The green anole lizard (Anolis carolinensis), when caught by a predator, can lose its tail and then grow it back. Researchers have discovered the genetic 'recipe' as to how this happens.

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Joel Robertson

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