Exuviate is a process of shedding an outer layer of skin, feathers, or fur. It is also known as moulting, molting, or shedding. The term exuviate is derived from the Latin word exuvium, which means 'a casting off of clothing'. Moulting, molting, and shedding are all terms used to describe the process of exuviating. Moulting is the process of shedding an outer layer of feathers or fur, while molting is the process of shedding an outer layer of skin. Shedding is the process of shedding an outer layer of fur or feathers. All three processes are part of the same process of exuviating.