exuviation

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The most serious trial through which society can pass is encountered in the exuviation of its religious restraints.

From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by Draper, John William

Like the integuments of the body, and unlike the valves of the capitulum, these calcified plates are thrown off at each exuviation.

From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Darwin, Charles

These little glandular bodies, with the membrane formed by them, are cast off at each exuviation, and new glands formed on the crest of the fr�num underneath.

From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Darwin, Charles

I preserved this mutilated object with uncommon care, watching it almost incessantly day and night: expecting another exuviation which might be attended with interesting consequences, I felt much anxiety for its survivance.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 by Chambers, Robert

In 102 days it underwent exuviation, when it appeared again, perfect as before, with a shell of snowy white, and a little red speckling on the limbs.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 by Chambers, Robert