ecdysis

• Substantiv, das die periodische Häutung bezeichnet, bei der Tiere wie Arthropoden und Reptilien ihre äußere Hautschicht oder Kutikula abwerfen.

A noun referring to the periodic shedding of the outer layer of skin or cuticle, a process commonly observed in arthropods and reptiles.

1. Shedding of outer layerC2formalscientific

   The periodic process of shedding the outer cuticle or skin, common in arthropods and reptiles.

   Häutung

   • The spider underwent ecdysis to grow a larger exoskeleton.
   • Reptiles often hide during ecdysis to protect their sensitive new skin.
   • The process of ecdysis is controlled by hormones in insects.

   Synonymemoltingsheddingsloughing