ecdyses

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Definition of ecdyses in English English dictionary

ecdysis
The shedding of an outer layer of skin in snakes, crustaceans and insects; moulting
ecdysis
a coming out; as, the ecdysis of the pupa from its shell; exuviation
ecdysis
{i} molting, shedding of skin (in snakes, etc.)
ecdysis
The act of shedding, or casting off, an outer cuticular layer, as in the case of serpents, lobsters, etc
ecdyses

    Etymology

    [ 'ek-d&-s&s ] (noun.) circa 1854. New Latin, from Greek ekdysis act of getting out, from ekdyein to strip, from ex- + dyein to enter, don.
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