ex·o·skel·e·ton ( k s -skl  -tn)n. A hard outer structure, such as the shell of an insect or crustacean, that provides protection or support for an organism. ex o·skele·tal (--tl) adj. |
exoskeleton [ˌɛksəʊˈskɛlɪtən]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the protective or supporting structure covering the outside of the body of many animals, such as the thick cuticle of arthropods Compare endoskeleton
exoskeletal adj
| exoskeleton (ks-skl-tn) A hard, protective outer body covering of an animal, such as an insect, crustacean, or mollusk. The exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans are largely made of chitin. Compare endoskeleton. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  exoskeleton - the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofsplastron - (zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside invertebrate - any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification body covering - any covering for the body or a body part skeletal system, systema skeletale, skeleton, frame - the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal |
Translations
exoskeleton
n → Außenskelett nt
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