The act or process by which an animal molts; especially, the periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles, or feathers in birds.
Casting off feathers, hair, or cuticle. Molting is a process of sloughing or desquamation, especially the shedding of an outer covering and the development of a new one. This phenomenon permits growth in arthropods, skin renewal in amphibians and reptiles, and the shedding of winter coats in birds and mammals.
The process of shedding part or all of an outer covering, as the shedding of feathers by birds or of the entire exoskeleton by arthropods.
The process of shedding all or some feathers and growing new ones.
Process of growth in which a new, expandable skin is formed beneath the old one; the original skin is shed, allowing the parasite to expand in its new skin.
The shedding of skin, exoskeleton or fur by an animal.
the regular shedding of an outer body covering such as fur, skin or feathers. Occurs in Hawaiian monk seals.
the process of shedding and regrowing an exoskeleton.
Process of insect development that involves shedding its exoskeleton and producing a new exoskeleton for the life stage.
Process of insect development that involves shedding its exoskeleton and producing an exoskeleton for the next instar.
v. or adj. In arthropods, the periodic process by which the exoskeleton is discarded and replaced by a new, larger one that allows the animal to grow. (This term can also be applied to birds when they lose their feathers.)
The process of losing the shell (exoskeleton) and growing a new one
This is what happens when an animal gets too big for its shell and loses it. The old shell comes off and a larger shell grows
The process of shedding and then regrowing feathers in laying hens. It corresponds with a period of no egg laying.
the periodic shedding and replacing of the outgrown body covering, such as skin or an exoskelton.
The shedding of the exoskeleton of crustaceans in order to grow.
A process in arthropods in which the exoskeleton is shed at intervals to allow growth by the secretion of a larger exoskeleton. monoclonal antibody( mon-oh- klone-ul) A defensive protein produced by cells descended from a single cell; an antibody that is secreted by a clone of cells and, consequently, is specific for a single antigenic determinant.
Periodic shedding of body structures that are too small, worn out, or both. Permits certain animals to grow in size or renew some parts (e.g. exoskeletons, shells, hairs, feathers, and horns).
Shedding of dead fur (also spelt moulting)
the growth of new feathers to replace older feathers that have worn out.
The growing method of arthropods. The arthropod discards its original small exoskeleton and grows a new larger one
A process where crustaceans and insects shed their exoskeleton (external support). This is an important growth process, enabling the animal's body to expand.
Process of shedding old exoskeleton to make way for new.