Autotomy

The ability to self-amputate/sever appendages. Variation of Anatomical Liberation.
==Also Called==
*Defensive Amputation
*Reptilian Regeneration
*Self-Severing
*Willful Amputation
==Capabilities==
The user can self-amputate/sever their appendages (limb, finger, leg, tail, etc.), usually as a self-defense mechanism in order to escape an opponent or predator's grasp. The missing body parts regeneration can vary from a few minutes to a few days, possibly even longer depending on the circumstances, after self-severing.
==Associations==
*Anatomical Liberation
*Enhanced Durability
*Enhanced Regeneration
*Reptilian Physiology
==Limitations==
*Body parts do not grow back automatically.
*Will not help the user offensively.
*May feel pain while using autotomy.
*May not be able to regenerate anything other than limbs/tails (if the head were removed, the user may very well die.)
*Limb may grow back differently than before.
==Known Users==
*Spinnetods (Grimm)
*Hsi Wu (Jackie Chan Adventures)
*Daisy (Katekyo Hitman Reborn!)
*Anole (Marvel Comics)
*Setsuna Tokage/Lizardy (My Hero Academia)
*Pokémon who can learn "Autotomize" (Pokémon)
==Gallery==
Anole.jpg|Anole's (Marvel Comics) arm grew back differently after exhibiting reptilian-like autotomy.
Ecprincnotaildnco.jpg|Many lizards use autotomy as self-defense.
Grimm-the-finger.jpg|Nick Burkhardt and Hank Griffin (Grimm) discover a finger that a Spinnetod 'dropped' while being attacked.
File:Setsuna Tokage.webp|Setsuna Tokage/Lizardy's (My Hero Academia) quirk, Lizard Tail Splitter, lets her do autotomy like a lizard.
File:Hsi Wu JCA.png|Hsi Wu (Jackie Chan Adventures)
Category:Personal Physical Powers
Category:Appearance Alteration
Category:Organic Manipulation
Category:Animal-Based Abilities
Category:Defensive Abilities
Category:Automatic Powers
Category:Separation