integument

• Substantivo que designa o revestimento natural externo ou camada protetora de um organismo, como a pele de um animal, a cutícula de uma planta ou o tegumento de um fruto ou semente.

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.

   Revestimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscasingcoatcoveringcuticleenvelopehidehuskpeelpeltrindsheathshellskin