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