ecdysis

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/ɛkˈdaɪsɪs/
US
/ɛkˈdaɪsɪs/

Traduzioni

ecdysisnoun
ecdyses
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/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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
ecdysisTerme scientifique employé en zoologie.

Definizioni

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.