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Some insects use a form of defence known as autothysis, which has what effect on the insect itself?

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Some insects use a form of defence known as autothysis, which has what effect on the insect itself?
posted Jan 27, 2022 by Rahul Vaidya

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It dies
Autothysis is the process where an animal, e.g. a termite or ant, destroys itself via an internal rupturing, dehiscence or explosion of an organ which ruptures the skin to release toxic, sticky or corrosive substances.

answer Jan 28, 2022 by Anuradha Tabyal
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