molting

The process in which some species go through (such as arthropods and reptiles) where a new layer of skin or exoskeleton grows and the old one is shed off. In case of arthropods the new exoskeleton start off soft and hardens overtime.

See also

  • shedding - A similar process for furred species.
  • shed_skin - The byproduct of the process.

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