exoskeleton

• Nom désignant une structure externe de protection ou de soutien, ou une carapace, présente chez de nombreux animaux, en particulier les invertébrés, incluant des parties dures ou cornées comme les ongles, les écailles ou les sabots.

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.

   Exosquelette

   • 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.

   Synonymesshell