Definition of Premolt

1. preceding a molt [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Premolt

premodifier
premodifiers
premodifies
premodify
premodifying
premoisten
premoistened
premoistening
premoistens
premolar
premolars
premold
premolded
premolding
premolds
premolt (current term)
premonish
premonished
premonishes
premonishing
premonishment
premonition
premonitions
premonitor
premonitorily
premonitors
premonitory
premonsoon
premonstrate
premonstrated

Literary usage of Premolt

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Design, Operation and Training Manual for an Intensive Culture Shrimp Hatchery by Granvil D. Treece, Joe M. Fox (1999)
"percent at premoli, but none occurred during late premolt ... During premolt, mature ovaries were reabsorbed, presumably to provide nutrients for molting. ..."

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