molt

• Nom désignant la perte périodique de la couche externe de la peau ou de la cuticule, comme chez les reptiles ou les arthropodes.

A noun referring to the periodic shedding of the outer skin or cuticle, such as in reptiles or arthropods.

1. Shedding of outer layerB2formalscientific

   The periodic process of shedding the outer layer of skin, feathers, or cuticle in animals such as arthropods and reptiles.

   Mue

   • The snake's molt left a complete skin behind.
   • During molt, the crab's shell becomes soft and vulnerable.
   • Birds undergo a molt to replace old feathers with new ones.

   Synonymesecdysismoltingsheddingsloughing

• Verbe décrivant le processus par lequel un animal perd ses plumes, son poil ou sa peau pour laisser place à une nouvelle pousse, généralement de manière périodique.

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.

   Muer

   • 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.

   Synonymescastcast offdesquamateexuviatepeelshedslough