molting

• Biologischer Vorgang, bei dem Tiere periodisch ihre äußere Haut, Federn oder Kutikula abwerfen und ersetzen, typisch für Arthropoden, Reptilien und Vögel.

A biological process involving the periodic shedding of the outer skin or cuticle, commonly observed in arthropods and reptiles.

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1. Shedding of outer layerB2formalscientific

   The periodic process of shedding the outer covering, such as the cuticle in arthropods or the skin in reptiles, to allow for growth or renewal.

   Häutung

   • The crab undergoes molting to grow a larger shell.
   • Snakes often hide during molting because they are vulnerable.
   • The process of molting is controlled by hormones in insects.

   Synonymeecdysissheddingsloughing

• Verb, das den Prozess beschreibt, bei dem Tiere alte Federn, Haare oder Haut abwerfen, um Platz für neues Wachstum zu schaffen. Auch übertragen für das Abwerfen oder Wechseln von etwas verwendet.

A verb used to describe the process of shedding old feathers, hair, or skin to make way for new growth, typically in animals.

1. Shedding outer layerB2formal

   To periodically shed and replace an outer covering such as hair, skin, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth cycle.

   Häuten

   • The snake molts its skin several times a year.
   • Birds molt their feathers before the winter season.
   • The crab molted its old shell to grow a larger one.

   Synonymecastcast offdesquamateexuviatepeelshedslough