id | GO:0018988   Detailed information |
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  name | molting cycle, protein-based cuticle |
  namespace | biological_process |
  def | "The periodic shedding of part or all of a protein-based cuticle, which is then replaced by a new protein-based cuticle. A cuticle is the outer layer of an animal which acts to prevent water loss." [GOC:ems, GOC:mtg_sensu] |
  is_a | GO:0042303 ! molting cycle |