exuvia
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The arachnologist carefully examined the exuvial layer to identify the species of the spider.
Definition:Relating to or denoting the cast skin of an invertebrate, especially a moulted insect exuvium.
From exuvial
Example:During the summer, some species of insects undergo exuviation to grow into their new form.
Definition:Cast off the old exuvia or moulting.
From exuviate
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