Molter (Noun)
Meaning
An animal (especially birds and arthropods and reptiles) that periodically shed their outer layer (feathers or cuticle or skin or hair).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The snake is a molter, shedding its skin several times a year as it grows.
- Birds are molters, replacing their feathers seasonally to maintain their plumage.
- The lobster is a molter, periodically shedding its shell to accommodate growth.
- Many insects are molters, undergoing a series of molts as they develop from juvenile to adult stages.
- As a molter, the lizard sheds its skin in patches, revealing a brighter, more vibrant coloration underneath.