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exoskeleton
ex·o·skel·e·ton E0280400 (ĕk′sō-skĕl′ĭ-tn)n. A hard outer structure, such as the shell of an insect or crustacean, that provides protection or support for an organism.
ex′o·skel′e·tal (-ĭ-tl) adj.exoskeleton (ˌɛksəʊˈskɛlɪtən) n (Zoology) the protective or supporting structure covering the outside of the body of many animals, such as the thick cuticle of arthropods. Compare endoskeleton ˌexoˈskeletal adjex•o•skel•e•ton (ˌɛk soʊˈskɛl ɪ tn)
n. an external covering or integument esp. when hard, as the shell of a crustacean (opposed to endoskeleton). [1840–50] ex`o•skel′e•tal, adj. ex·o·skel·e·ton (ĕk′sō-skĕl′ĭ-tn) A hard, protective outer body covering of an animal, such as an insect, crustacean, or mollusk. The exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans are largely made of chitin. Compare endoskeleton.exoskeletonThe hard outer covering of some animals, e.g. insects, crustaceans.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  exoskeleton - the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofsplastron - (zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its undersideinvertebrate - any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classificationbody covering - any covering for the body or a body partskeletal system, systema skeletale, skeleton, frame - the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal |
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exoskeleton the protective or supporting structure covering the outside of the body of many animals, such as the thick cuticle of arthropods ExoskeletonThe system of supports in a French Gothic church, including the ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and pier buttresses. Also, the external structural skeleton of a building consisting of a framework of attached members, or a poured-in-place concrete framework.exoskeleton[¦ek·sō′skel·ə·tən] (invertebrate zoology) The external supportive covering of certain invertebrates, such as arthropods. (vertebrate zoology) Bony or horny epidermal derivatives, such as nails, hoofs, and scales. exoskeleton
exoskeleton [ek″so-skel´ĕ-ton] an external hard framework to the bodies of certain animals, derived from the ectoderm, such as a crustacean's shell; it supports and protects the soft tissues. In vertebrates the term is sometimes applied to structures produced by the epidermis, such as hair, nails, hoofs, and teeth.ex·o·skel·e·ton (ek'sō-skel'ĕ-tŏn), 1. Hard parts (for example, hair, teeth, nails, feathers, hooves, scales) developed from the epidermis in vertebrates. Synonym(s): dermoskeleton2. Outer chitinous envelope of an insect, or the chitinous or calcareous covering of certain crustaceans and other invertebrates. A powered suit of armour being developed for military and construction applications which will protect and augment its wearer’s strengthex·o·skel·e·ton (eks'ō-skel'ĕ-tŏn) 1. All hard parts (e.g., hair, teeth, nails, feathers, dermal plates, and scales), developed from the ectoderm or somatic mesoderm in vertebrates. 2. Outer chitinous envelope of insects, some crustaceous, and other invertebrates. exoskeleton a skeleton present on the outside of an organism as in ARTHROPODS or MOLLUSCS. Some vertebrates possess an exoskeleton in addition to an ENDOSKELETON, for example, armadillos and turtles. The exoskeleton may lie outside the EPIDERMIS, as in the arthropods, or inside, as in vertebrates such as scaly fish, tortoises, etc.exoskeleton
Related to exoskeleton: Hydrostatic skeletonWords related to exoskeletonnoun the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofsRelated Words- plastron
- invertebrate
- body covering
- skeletal system
- systema skeletale
- skeleton
- frame
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