carapace

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/ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/ English

Definitions

noun

A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
In figurative use

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Synonyms

shell bivalved crust armour bodyplate integument helmet cope armor comb head covering pallium headpiece chestpad cloak backpiece

Associated

plastron chelae scute telson rostrum chela setae abdomen sternum appendages exoskeleton claws

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