integument

• Sustantivo que designa una capa o cubierta protectora externa natural, como la piel de un animal, la cutícula de una planta o la envoltura de un fruto o semilla.

A noun referring to a natural outer protective layer or covering, such as the skin of an animal, the cuticle of a plant, or the shell of a fruit or seed.

1. Outer protective coveringC1formalscientific

   A natural outer covering that protects an organism or structure, such as skin, a shell, a rind, or a seed coat.

   Cubierta protectora externa

   • The integument of a reptile is covered in scales.
   • Botanists study the integument of seeds to understand germination.
   • The tough integument of the fruit protects the soft flesh inside.

   Sinónimoscasingcoatcoveringcuticleenvelopehidehuskpeelpeltrindsheathshellskin