Is moulting a behavioural or structural adaptation?

Answer 1

I usually shed my skin during vacation. If I had more vacation, I would moult more often. Good question, It is, I think, for structural adaptation with most reptiles, but matter of choice for us with manimal sacks. Behavioral is just the perception (convenience).

Answer 2

Are you talking about birds??? Cuz unless you are talking about aviary social science, I don't know any HUMAN that moults!

Answer 3

Firstly its shed, birds Molt

Secondly, its both again.

It is structeral when;

Lizards, like all reptiles, shed their skins periodically. This is known as ecdysis. Young lizards will usually shed more frequently than older lizards, as they are growing more quickly. In many lizards the skin may change colors before a shed. An oily substance will be secreted by the reptile to aid the shedding process. Your lizard may become darker in color, or duller in color. After it has changed back to a seemingly normal coloration the shed usually begins. Most lizards shed their skin in sections, as opposed to snakes. Some, like Alligator Lizards, may shed in one piece. Generally the heads or forequarters will shed first, and usually the tail is shed last. When your lizard is about to shed, you might want to mist it occasionally to keep the humidity level in its cage up. In dry environments, provide a patch of damp substrate or a hide box with a higher humidity level. For lizards that bathe or come from more humid environments, you should also ensure that your lizard has a place to soak. Some lizards may not eat as much while they are shedding, and some may not like to be handled at this time. Lizards will not shed as often in the colder months, and unhealthy lizards usually do not shed very often. Some lizards, like Leopard Geckos, will eat their shed skin in order to get some nutritional benefit. Occasionally lizards will have problems shedding due to poor health or poor husbandry. This condition is known as dysecdysis. Chronic shedding problems should be checked by a veterinarian.

It is behavioural when;
Lizards, like all reptiles, shed their skins periodically. This is known as ecdysis. Young lizards will usually shed more frequently than older lizards, as they are growing more quickly. In many lizards the skin may change colors before a shed. An oily substance will be secreted by the reptile to aid the shedding process. Your lizard may become darker in color, or duller in color. After it has changed back to a seemingly normal coloration the shed usually begins. Most lizards shed their skin in sections, as opposed to snakes. Some, like Alligator Lizards, may shed in one piece. Generally the heads or forequarters will shed first, and usually the tail is shed last. When your lizard is about to shed, you might want to mist it occasionally to keep the humidity level in its cage up. In dry environments, provide a patch of damp substrate or a hide box with a higher humidity level. For lizards that bathe or come from more humid environments, you should also ensure that your lizard has a place to soak. Some lizards may not eat as much while they are shedding, and some may not like to be handled at this time. Lizards will not shed as often in the colder months, and unhealthy lizards usually do not shed very often. Some lizards, like Leopard Geckos, will eat their shed skin in order to get some nutritional benefit. Occasionally lizards will have problems shedding due to poor health or poor husbandry. This condition is known as dysecdysis. Chronic shedding problems should be checked by a veterinarian.