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ecdysis

UK
/ɛkˈdaɪsɪs/
US
/ɛkˈdaɪsɪs/

Translations

ecdysisnoun
ecdyses
pl
UK
/ɛkˈdaɪsɪs/
US
/ɛkˈdaɪsɪs/
mueBiologie ; perte périodique de la cuticule ou de la peau chez certains animaux.
During ecdysis, the cicada emerges from its old exoskeleton.
Pendant la mue, la cigale sort de son ancienne exuvie.
Additional translations
ecdysisTerme scientifique employé en zoologie.
Synonyms
molting
shedding
exuviation

Definitions

ecdysisnoun
The periodic shedding or molting of the outer cuticle or skin in arthropods, reptiles, and certain other animals.
During ecdysis, the cicada emerges from its old exoskeleton.
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