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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
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[ex-o-SKEL-ah-ton] the skelton or supporting structure on the outside of an arthropod's body.
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in Arthropods, the hardened cuticular covering of the body serving for protection of soft parts and as sites for muscle attachments.
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The outer covering of the insect that provides support.
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an external covering that protects the body and gives support to underlying muscles; crayfish, mussels, and insects are examples of animals having an exoskeleton
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