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exuvial

/ɪɡˈzuː.vi.əl/

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adjective

/ɪɡˈzuː.vi.əl/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruОтносящийся к экзувиям (сброшенным шкуркам или панцирям животных, особенно насекомых); устаревший термин, используемый в основном в исторических зоологических контекстах.

Relating to exuviae (the cast-off skins or shells of animals, especially insects); an obsolete term primarily used in historical zoological contexts.

  1. Relating to shed skinC2formalscientific

    Pertaining to the outer layer or covering that an animal has shed or cast off, such as the skin of a snake or the exoskeleton of an insect.

    ruОтносящийся к сброшенной коже

    • The biologist studied the exuvial remains of the cicada.
    • Exuvial fragments were found near the snake's hiding place.
    • The collection included several exuvial specimens from different arthropods.