exoskeleton

• Sustantivo que designa una estructura externa de protección o soporte, o un caparazón, presente en muchos animales, especialmente invertebrados, e incluye partes duras o córneas como uñas, escamas o pezuñas.

A noun referring to the external protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals, especially invertebrates, including bony or horny parts such as nails, scales, or hoofs.

1. External SkeletonB2formalscientific

   A hard, external covering that provides support and protection for the body of certain animals, such as insects, crustaceans, and arachnids.

   Exoesqueleto

   • The beetle's exoskeleton is made of a tough material called chitin.
   • A crab must shed its exoskeleton to grow a new, larger one.
   • The exoskeleton of a scorpion glows under ultraviolet light.

   Sinónimosshell