hard-shelled

• Descreve um animal, geralmente um réptil ou crustáceo, que possui uma carapaça ou concha externa dura.

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 casca 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.

   Sinônimosarmoredcrustaceousshelledtestaceous