exoskeleton in English dictionary

  • exoskeleton

    Meanings and definitions of "exoskeleton"

    • (anatomy) A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.
    • noun
      (anatomy)
      A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.
    • hard outer structure
    • External anatomical feature that supports and protects an animal's body. All arthropods (such as insects, spiders and crustaceans) and many other invertebrate animals (such as shelled mollusks) have exoskeletons.
    • noun
      the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs

    Synonyms of "exoskeleton" in English dictionary

    skeleton, body covering, frame are the top synonyms of "exoskeleton" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of exoskeleton

    • exoskeleton ( plural  exoskeletons)
    • exoskeleton (plural exoskeletons)
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