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probably as a self defense mechanism
What is a defense mechanism
Their defense - is to literally 'run' backwards - driving sharp quills into their attacker.
Stinging is the self defense mechanism and can be used against any attacking animal.
Sea stars use a self-amputation mechanism. They detach their own limb to escape a predator. Their limbs grow back very rapidly.
One of the defense mechanism's of the turtle is the ability to hide in it's shell.
Stockholm Syndrome is an example of the defense mechanism of identification.
To protect the mind/self/ego from anxiety, social sanctions, or situations that can't be coped with currently.
No, the hand gestures are not viewed as a defense mechanism but communication mechanism. Some of the hand gestures that is viewed as a defense mechanism includes crossed arms with fists and arm crossed with thumbs.
Centipedes have many self-defense mechanisms against predators such as beetles, spiders, and snakes. Pinching is one of the mechanism the centipede uses against a predator.
Reflexes are a part of the body's defense mechanism.
aggressive defense