moulting

Speech parts

1. moulting - Noun

2. moulting - Verb

Meaning

of Moult

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After moulting, an arthropod is described as teneral, a callow; it is "fresh", pale and soft-bodied. Source: Internet

At Heard Island, exposure to salt spray and the presence of breeding and moulting seabirds and seals are particularly strong influences on vegetation composition and structure in coastal areas. Source: Internet

Endopterygotes have more alternatives to moulting, such as expansion of the cuticle and collapse of air sacs to allow growth of internal organs. Source: Internet

Many species of duck are temporarily flightless while moulting ; they seek out protected habitat with good food supplies during this period. Source: Internet

Occasionally, a parasitic flatworm ( Ribeiroia ondatrae ) digs into the rear of a tadpole, causing a rearrangement of the limb bud cells and the frog develops an extra leg or two. citation Northern leopard frog (Rana pipiens) moulting and eating its skin. Source: Internet

During moulting, the skin initially breaks around the mouth, and the animal moves forwards through the gap to shed the skin. Source: Internet

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