exoskeleton

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Definitions

noun

A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.

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Synonyms

chitinous ectoskeleton sclerite dermoskeleton semiexoskeleton dermatoskeleton exocuticle exoderm procuticle ecdysis endophragma armature exine elytron exosporium cuticle

Associated

chitin endoskeleton calcified molting moult trilobite glabella molt jointed elytra

Rhymes

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