desiccation

Some compared the rapid desiccation to the effect of turning off a giant faucet.

Common stressors for sea anemones and other organisms in the tidal zone include continuous exposure to sunlight, desiccation, and the presence of oxygen radicals generated through photosynthesis.

This covering protects them from predators, desiccation and pesticides.

"It could be that wetter climates allow mosquitoes to endure hotter temperatures due to decreases in desiccation, as humidity and temperature are known to interact and influence mosquito survival."

In modern terrestrial arthropods, it can also protect against desiccation and loss of moisture.