A lizard can escape from a predator by losing its tail when caught. often the lizards tail is replaced by the process of?

A lizard can escape from a predator by losing its tail through a process known as autotomy. This ability allows the lizard to distract the predator while it escapes. The lost tail can regenerate over time through a process called tail regeneration, where specialized cells and tissues help to form a new tail. However, the regenerated tail may differ in structure and appearance from the original.