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  • Zoology

Moulting

In insects, moulting refers to the process of changing its cuticle (its " skin"). This occurs several times as the animal grows.

Animals that moult

Many reptiles moult (lizard, snake, turtle, crocodile...) as well as mammals (such as the stag which loses its antlers).

A snake moulting. © DR A snake moulting. © DR


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