exuvial

Meanings

• The shedding of an outer covering, typically by an animal or a bacterial colony.

  - "The snake shed its exuviae after growing a new skin."
  - "The cicada's exuvial shell is often found in gardens after the insect has moulted."

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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', which means 'outer covering' or 'shedding'.

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1. Ecdysis: The biological process of shedding an outer covering, such as a snake sheds its skin or a cicada sheds its exoskeleton.

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Exuviae have been used in various cultural, historical, and symbolic contexts. For instance, they have been used in archaeology to study the growth and development of ancient civilizations. In art, exuviae have been used as symbolic representations of transformation, growth, and renewal.

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