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exuviae

American  
[ig-zoo-vee-ee, ik-soo-] / ɪgˈzu viˌi, ɪkˈsu- /

plural noun

  1. the cast skins, shells, or other coverings of animals.

exuviae British  
/ ɪɡˈzjuːvɪˌiː /

plural noun

  1. layers of skin or cuticle shed by animals during ecdysis

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Etymology

Origin of exuviae

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin, derivative of exuere “to remove, strip off, divest oneself of,” from ex- ex- 1 + -uere “to put on”

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Exuviae and frass contain polymers and nutrients that promote plant growth when mixed into soil.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2022

Tsatsanis and Lenti are also active as a duo called Dulces Exuviae.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2010

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