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ecdysis
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ecdysis
shedding of the external layers of the skin—only the epidermis participates. Is controlled by the endocrine glands. May be complete or incomplete due usually to poor nutrition. Called also exuviate. See also dysecdysis.


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indicates that the long-held view that [eclosion hormone] is the sole mediator of ecdysial behavior and physiology is too simplistic," asserts James W.
 
 
 
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