+A **tail** is a posterior, flexible extension of the body in many [animal](/wiki/animal) species. This often mobile [appendage](/wiki/appendage) plays a vital role in functions like balance, propulsion, communication, and defense.
+## See also
+- [Spine](/wiki/spine)
+- [Locomotion](/wiki/locomotion)
+- [Vertebrate](/wiki/vertebrate)
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