1. The emergence of an insect from its pupal case or egg; the act of hatching.
Usage: Plural of eclosion; Primarily used in entomology and biology

Examples

• The eclosions of the butterflies occurred over a two-week period in spring.
• Researchers monitored the eclosions of the dragonfly nymphs in the laboratory.
• Synchronized eclosions of the mayflies created a spectacular natural event.
• The timing of eclosions is influenced by temperature and photoperiod.
• Multiple eclosions were observed as the insects matured in their containers.