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Exuviation

Ex-uˊvi-a′tion

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Noun.
(Zoöl.)
The rejecting or casting off of some part, more particularly, the outer cuticular layer, as the shells of crustaceans, skins of snakes, etc.; molting; ecdysis.

Definition 2024


exuviation

exuviation

English

Noun

exuviation (plural exuviations)

  1. The act of exuviating.
  2. The exuviated coverings; exuviae.