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The shedding of the old protein-based cuticular fragments during the molting cycle. Examples of this process are found in invertebrates. The periodic shedding of part or all of a chitin-based cuticle, which is then replaced by a new cuticle. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The shedding of the old chitin-based cuticlar fragments during the molting cycle. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. A multicellular organismal process involved in the periodic casting off and regeneration of an outer covering of cuticle, feathers, hair, horns, skin. The periodic shedding of part or all of a protein-based cuticle, which is then replaced by a new protein-based cuticle. A cuticle is the outer layer of an animal which acts to prevent water loss.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: ecdysis, chitin-based cuticle
Acc: GO:0018990
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: The shedding of the old chitin-based cuticlar fragments during the molting cycle. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster.
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
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GO:0018990 - ecdysis, chitin-based cuticle (interactive image map)
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