exuvia

Meanings

• noun

  The shed skin or outer covering of an animal, especially an arthropod.

  - "The exuvia of a snake shows the growth patterns of its previous sheds."
  - "The entomologist carefully collected the exuvia of various insects for study."

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Variants

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exuviae , exuvial

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Etymology

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From the Latin word exuvia, meaning 'a shedding' or 'a casting off'.

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Trivia

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1. Exuviae are not only found in animals but also in plants, where they are called 'shed leaves' or 'abscised parts'.

2. The study of exuviae is called 'exuviology'.

3. The largest recorded exuvia belonged to a blue whale, measuring over 30 feet long and weighing several tons.

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1. Ecdysis: The process of shedding an exuvia or molting, which occurs in many animals, particularly arthropods.

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Culture

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Exuviae have been used in various fields of study, including biology, anthropology, and archaeology. They provide valuable information about the growth and development of animals, as well as their historical and cultural significance.

How to Memorize "exuvia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a snake shedding its skin, leaving behind an exuvia. Visualize the pattern of growth on the shed skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exuvia' with the image of a snake shedding its skin or an insect emerging from its chrysalis.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ex-U-Via' to remember the definition: Ex- shed, U- skin, V-ia- leaving behind.

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