hard-shelled

• Describe un animal, generalmente un reptil o crustáceo, que tiene una cubierta exterior dura o caparazón.

Describes an animal, typically a reptile or crustacean, that has a hard outer shell.

1. Having a hard outer coveringB2formal

   Describes animals or plants that possess a rigid, tough outer shell for protection.

   de cáscara dura

   • Turtles are hard-shelled reptiles that can live for many years.
   • Hard-shelled seeds often require special treatment to germinate.
   • The hard-shelled crab was difficult to crack open.

   Sinónimosarmoredcrustaceousshelledtestaceous