Ecdysone

Pronunciation
/ek-dih-sohn/
Category
Hormones
Singular
Ecdysone
Plural
Ecdysones

Definition

The primary molting hormone in insects, responsible for triggering molting and metamorphosis.

Etymology

From Greek 'ekdysis', meaning 'shedding' or 'molting.'

Example

Ecdysone levels rise in insects to trigger the shedding of their cuticle during molting.

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