Answer: ecdysis

AnswerCrossword Clue
ECDYSISMolting, to biologists
ECDYSISAct of shedding a shell, as in insects and crustaceans.
ECDYSISMolting
ECDYSISProcess of molting
ECDYSISGypsy Rose Lee specialty
ECDYSISSkin shedding
ecdysis(Greek) the act of molting or shedding an outer cuticular layer (as in insects and crustaceans)
ecdysisthe shedding or casting off of an outer coat or integument by snakes, crustaceans, etc.