Sentences

exuvia in a sentence

n.

Definition

Exuvia refers to the cast-off outer covering or skin, particularly of insects, that is left behind after molting.

Sample Sentences

  1. The scientist meticulously examined the exuvia left behind by the molting cicada.
  2. After the butterfly emerged, its exuvia lay crumpled and delicate on the branch.
  3. In entomology, studying exuvia can provide valuable insights into the life cycle of insects.
  4. The bright colors of the newt contrasted sharply with the translucent exuvia it had shed.
  5. Finding exuvia in the garden indicated that the local insect population was thriving.

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