molted
Cast off skin
Molted is the past tense of molt, meaning to shed feathers, skin, hair, or an outer covering as part of natural growth.
Birds molt old feathers to grow new ones; snakes molt their skin; crabs molt their shells.
The parrot molted all summer and left feathers everywhere.
Losing outer covering
- sloughingDiscarding dead outer layers
- castingShaping through liquid form
- peelingComing off in strips
- flakingShedding in layers
stripping · discarding · losing · dropping
Arthropod developmental stage
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- nymphNature spirit or larva
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
metamorphosis · juvenile · fledgling · pupation · caterpillar · tadpole · hatchling · yearling
External skeletal structure
- skinBody's outer layer
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- shellHard outer covering
cuticle · scales · fur · plumage · husk · chitin · keratin · antlers
Biological self-repair process
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- growthIncrease in size
- renewalMaking current again
- transformationThorough change in form
Jointed-limb invertebrates
- crustaceansExoskeleton-bearing aquatic arthropods
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
- spidersWeb-spinning eight-legged creatures
- snakesElongated limbless reptiles
lizards · birds · cicadas · lobsters · crabs · tarantulas · scorpions · centipedes
shedding
Losing outer covering
flaking · stripping · discarding · losing · dropping
instar
Arthropod developmental stage
chrysalis · metamorphosis · juvenile · fledgling · pupation · caterpillar · tadpole · hatchling · yearling
exoskeleton
External skeletal structure
shell · cuticle · scales · fur · plumage · husk · chitin · keratin · antlers · dander
regeneration
Biological self-repair process
transformation · development · rejuvenation · regrowth · replacement
arthropods
Jointed-limb invertebrates
- crustaceansExoskeleton-bearing aquatic arthropods
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
- spidersWeb-spinning eight-legged creatures
snakes · lizards · birds · cicadas · lobsters · crabs · tarantulas · scorpions · centipedes · shrimp