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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. animal physiology
  4. molting
  5. apolysis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. molting
  5. apolysis
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. animal physiology
  5. molting
  6. apolysis
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. animal physiology
  5. molting
  6. apolysis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal physiology
  5. molting
  6. apolysis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal physiology
  5. molting
  6. apolysis

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apolysis

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Definition

  • Information The separation of old endocuticle or exoskeleton from the underlying epidermis, as seen in insects, arthropods etc. During this process, an organism may hide to protect itself and becomes inactive. Apolysis is usually followed by ecdysis.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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