Term Name: apolysis
Synonyms:
Definition: The first process of molting, characterized by the detachment of the old cuticle from the underlying epidermal cells.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0018989]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: molting cycle, chitin-based cuticle
is a type of: molting cycle process
inverse has_part: pupal development