molting

• Processus biologique par lequel un animal se débarrasse périodiquement de sa couche externe de peau ou de cuticule, notamment observé chez les arthropodes et les reptiles.

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.

   Mue

   • 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.

   Synonymesecdysissheddingsloughing

• 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