It’s not looksmaxxing, but in medieval times, this process was also known as “mewing.” For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this process, exemplified by the shedding of feathers by birds. This process also refers to the discarding of exoskeletons or cuticles by insects and crustaceans.
ANSWER: molting [or moulting; accept ecdysis]
[10h] An insect’s new exoskeleton must rapidly undergo this process in order to harden. This process creates a namesake cross-linked material including catecholamines (“CAT-uh-COAL-uh-meens”).
ANSWER: sclerotization [accept sclerotin]
[10m] These organisms have five developmental instar stages between molts and feed on xylem. In North America, these insects follow 13-year and 17-year synchronized cycles.
ANSWER: cicadas [accept Magicicada; accept periodical cicadas]
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