For Molt we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Agriculture, Ecology and Pests.

Molt (Agriculture)

To shed the exoskeleton to accommodate growth.

Molt (Ecology)

To shed a coat (fur), feathers or skin. In the Summer, mammals molt their winter coats. Birds often molt old feathers for new ones. Insect larvae and crayfish molt their exoskeletons (outer skin or shell) for newer, larger ones.

Molt (Pests)

The process in which an immature insect casts its skin in order to grow. A new skin (which develops under the old skin) is a larger size.

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