exuviae

Meanings

• noun

  The outer covering or case that an animal sheds as it grows.

  - "The snake shed its exuviae after molting."
  - "The exuviae of a crab are often used as a protective hiding place by smaller crabs."

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Synonyms

moult

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Variants

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exuviae , exuvial

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'exuviae', meaning 'outgrowth' or 'shedding'.

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Trivia

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1. Exuviae are not only shed by animals, but also by some types of algae and fungi.

2. The study of exuviae is called exuvial biology.

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Related Concepts

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1. molt: The process of shedding an outer covering, such as the skin or exoskeleton, in order to grow larger.

2. ecdysis: The biological process of shedding an outer covering, such as the skin or exoskeleton.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, exuviae were believed to have magical properties and were used in various rituals and ceremonies. They were also sometimes used as evidence in legal cases.

How to Memorize "exuviae"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a snake shedding its skin, leaving behind the exuviae.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exuviae' with the process of shedding an outer covering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'exuviae' comes from the Latin word for 'outgrowth' or 'shedding'.

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