What Occurs During Ecdysis

question 74

Multiple Choice

What occurs during ecdysis?

• A) Mammals (for example, dogs and cats) shed hair.
• B) Birds lose worn or damaged feathers from their bodies.
• C) The cuticle of some invertebrate phyla is shed to accommodate additional growth.
• D) Snakes discard their skins and grow new ones.

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