Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by the presence of an ectoderm, especially in the development of an organism

“The embryologist studied the ecdyonic process in the growth of the tadpole.”

2. noun

an individual or group undergoing ecdysis, the process of shedding a skin or other outer layer

“The ecdyonic stage of a butterfly’s life cycle involves molting and emerging with new wings.”

3. noun

the process of shedding a skin or other outer layer in invertebrates, especially insects, involving a series of molts

“The researcher studied the ecdyonic process in the development of the insect’s exoskeleton.”