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What is Shedding external covering?

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To shed an external covering, such as skin, feathers, or horns

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Slough or molt
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When an animal sheds and external covering it is known as molting. This process is also sometimes referred to as sloughing.

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To shed an external covering

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What is external covering?

An external covering is a covering that is on the outside of an object. This could be anything from skin on humans to hard coverings like those on amoebas, fur on animals like bats, and scales on reptiles.


What is shedding of skin in an insect called?

The process of shedding skin in insects is Ecdysis.


Is there something to feed your cat to keep your cat from shedding?

No. If your cat is among the breeds that naturally shed, there is nothing you can feed them that will stop them from shedding.


Do insects have skin covering?

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Do Florida king snakes eat when they are shedding?

Snakes usually go off their food during the shedding process - however - once the shed is complete they will readily accept food.

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What is Another name for shedding external covering?

Molting


What is it called when an insect shedding its outer Covering?

molting


Can skeletal be the external body covering?

Yes! For example, some bugs (such as ants) have an exoskeleton. This is an external skeletal covering.


What is the external covering of the tree?

bark


Does a frog has external ears?

yes, the have an external covering to protect from water infiltration


What is an arthroderm?

An arthroderm is an external covering of an arthropod.


What is external covering?

An external covering is a covering that is on the outside of an object. This could be anything from skin on humans to hard coverings like those on amoebas, fur on animals like bats, and scales on reptiles.


Do bugs have body covering?

The hard external covering of insects is made of a substance called chitin.


To strip off the external covering or envelope of?

husked


How do use the word external in a sentence?

I prefer to read external sources for my research to gather diverse perspectives.


What is the external sheath or covering on a bone called?

Compact bone


What is the external covering arthropods have?

It's called an exoskeleton, exo being outside.