Definition

A type of hormone found in insects and crustaceans that helps them grow and change their skin during molting.

Example

Ecdysone plays a crucial role in the molting process of insects.

Conversation

Have you heard about ecdysone? It's fascinating how it works in insects.

Yeah, I read that it's responsible for their growth and molting.

Exactly! Without ecdysone, they wouldn't be able to transform properly.

It's amazing how such a small hormone can have such a big impact!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ecdysone is derived from the Greek root "ekdysis" (meaning to strip off or shed) combined with the suffix "-one" (commonly used in chemistry to denote a ketone or similar compound). The word refers to a hormone that induces molting or shedding in insects and other arthropods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stripping off' ('ekdysis') as the process that ecdysone triggers in insects, helping you remember that ecdysone is the hormone responsible for shedding.

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