exuviations
noun (plural) as in strong fondness
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Example:The ecdysate levels increased significantly during the period of exuviations.
Definition:A hormone secreted by the brain of certain invertebrates, including insects, that regulates ecdysis and molting.
From ecdysate
Example:Exuviations are part of the metamorphosis process in many insect species.
Definition:A transformation, especially the replacement of an old body part or structure by a new one, as in the process of insect metamorphosis.
From metamorphosis
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