ecdysis

"My little sister keeps her pet snails in a terrarium on her desk, complete with moss and tiny plants to mimic their natural habitat. "

"The crab's exoskeleton protects it from predators. "

"The heavy rain was leaving puddles all over the playground. "

"A metal comb shed her golden hair."

"My cat is moulting, so there's cat hair everywhere! "

"a recently published book"

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

"The seafood platter included a variety of crustaceans, like shrimp and crab legs. "

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

"He completed the assignment on time."