title: Thanatosis.
abstract: In this quick guide, Rogers and Simpson provide an overview of thanatosis, the fascinating behaviour of feigning death, seen in animals ranging from insects to mammals.
authors.affiliation: School of Biological Sciences and Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Electronic address: Stephen.rogers@sydney.edu.au.
authors.forename: Stephen M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.affiliation: School of Biological Sciences and Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Electronic address: stephen.simpson@sydney.edu.au.
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Simpson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D046353:Immobility Response, Tonic; D011235:Predatory Behavior