Definition of Exuvial. Meaning of Exuvial. Synonyms of Exuvial

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Definition of Exuvial

Exuvial
Exuvial Ex*u"vi*al, a. Of or pertaining to exuvi[ae]. ``Exuvial layers.' ``Exuvial deposits.'

Meaning of Exuvial from wikipedia

- In biology, exuviae are the remains of an exoskeleton and related structures that are left after ecdysozoans (including insects, crustaceans and arachnids)...
- insect is known as a pharate. Moulting fluid is then secreted into the exuvial space between the old cuticle and the epidermis, this contains inactive...
- cysts, when their hosts molt their exoskeleton in order to feed on the exuvial fluids trapped in their host's molted exoskeleton. Genera of the family...
- takes place inside the puparium, an elliptical s**** formed by the last exuvial transformation of the larva. The puparium is 3.5 to 4.5 mm long, varying...