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English noun: exoskeleton

1. exoskeleton (body) the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs


Broader (hypernym)body covering, frame, skeletal system, skeleton, systema skeletale


Narrower (hyponym)plastron


Domain categoryinvertebrate









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