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  1. Ecdysis - Wikipedia

    The process of moulting in insects begins with the separation of the cuticle from the underlying epidermal cells (apolysis) and ends with the shedding of the old cuticle (ecdysis).

  2. Ecdysis Home

    Welcome to ecdysis - a portal for live-managing arthropod occurrence data. ecdysis is designed to serve the entomological community as a robust and efficient environment for collections digitization and …

  3. ECDYSIS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ECDYSIS is the act of molting or shedding an outer cuticular layer.

  4. Ecdysis, Defined: An Incredible Period of Transformation

    May 7, 2025 · During ecdysis, the stiff outer layer (called cuticle or exoskeleton) is removed, allowing the animal to continue growing. This crinkled relic of its old skin is usually consumed or left to show the …

  5. Ecdysis - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    The best understood example of an activational effect on insect behavior is larval ecdysis in the hawk moth, Manduca sexta (Ewer et al., 1997). Ecdysis, the shedding of the old cuticle following a molt, …

  6. Ecdysis | zoology | Britannica

    (2) Ecdysis, or the actual shedding of the old exoskeleton, takes place when the old exoskeleton splits along preformed lines. In the lobster it splits between the carapace and the abdomen, and the body …

  7. Ecdysis - Definition and Quiz | Biology Dictionary

    May 18, 2017 · Ecdysis comes from the Greek word ekdusis, which means “put off.” It describes the process by which arthropods and insects shed their outer cuticle (exoskeleton), or how reptiles shed …

  8. What Is Ecdysis? The Process of Animal Molting - Biology Insights

    Jul 20, 2025 · Ecdysis, commonly called molting, is the biological process of shedding an exoskeleton. This process is fundamental for the growth of many invertebrate animals.

  9. Ecdysis Definition - General Biology I Key Term | Fiveable

    Ecdysis is the biological process through which an organism sheds its exoskeleton or outer cuticle to allow for growth and development. This process is essential for members of certain groups, as it …

  10. Our Science | Ecdysis Foundation

    Ecdysis is most recognized for the 1000 Farms Initiative. Since launching, we have measured 1,700+ farms in the United States and beyond, building one of the largest datasets on how management …