molt

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And crabs need that deep substrate to safely molt, or they risk being eaten by a hungry tankmate.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

However, larger species such as great horned owls tend to molt slower, and can take two or more years to replace all their feathers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

After years underground, periodical cicadas — insects of the genus Magicicada — are emerging by the trillions across more than a dozen states to molt, sing, court and mate.

From New York Times • May 8, 2024

Mr. Rave says that after the eggs hatch, many of the mothers go off to molt.

From NewsForKids.net • May 7, 2024

Father cited scientific proof that birds often molt during hot weather.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord