Pronunciation: /θænəˈtoʊsɪs/
noun the feigning of death by an animal for self-protection
A1 Thanatosis is a defense mechanism used by some animals to feign death when threatened.
A2 Some insects use thanatosis as a way to avoid being eaten by predators.
B1 The concept of thanatosis is also known as playing dead in the animal kingdom.
B2 Thanatosis can be a highly effective survival strategy for certain species in dangerous environments.
C1 Researchers have studied the physiological mechanisms behind thanatosis in various animal species.
C2 The evolution of thanatosis as a survival tactic showcases the complexity of animal behavior and adaptation.
formal Thanatosis is a behavioral strategy used by some animals to feign death when threatened by predators.
informal I read that some insects use thanatosis as a defense mechanism to avoid being eaten.
slang Did you see that squirrel pull a thanatosis move when the cat came near?
figurative Sometimes in life, it feels like we need to practice thanatosis to overcome difficult situations.
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