antipredator adaptation
mechanism developed through evolution that assist prey organisms in their constant struggle against predators
autotomy
self-defense behavior in which an animal sheds body parts
mobbing
antipredator adaptation in which individuals of prey species mob a predator by cooperatively attacking or harassing it, e.g. to protect offspring
alarm signal
signal made by social animals and people to warn others of danger
urticating hair
defense mechanisms used by plants, tarantulas, and caterpillars
predator satiation
anti-predator adaption