exuviae
/ɛɡˈzuːviˌiː/
noun
- The plural form of exuvia; the shed outer skins or shells of animals after molting.
- Scientists study exuviae to learn about the growth stages of dragonflies.
- The forest floor was littered with the exuviae of countless insects.
- The collection of exuviae included shells from spiders, beetles, and crabs.