
Molt
Cyclical Renewal
Molt signifies a recurring process for renewal in animals, hinting at natural cycles.

Birds molt annually to renew their plumage.
Natural Phenomenon
Molt is often used to describe a natural, biological process, not an artificial one.

Watching a caterpillar molt into a chrysalis is fascinating.
Specific Creatures
Not all animals molt, so it's mainly used with birds, reptiles, and arthropods.

Did you know some spiders also molt?
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