ecdysis

• Substantivo que designa a muda, isto é, o processo periódico de troca do revestimento externo (pele ou cutícula) em animais como artrópodes e répteis.

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.

   Muda

   • 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.

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