Exoskeleton: This is a hard outer casing that provides protection and muscle attachment points.
Exoskeleton: A hard outer covering, like a shell or cuticle, that protects an animal and serves as muscle attachment.
| Front | exoskeleton |
|---|---|
| Back | A hard encasement on the surface of an animal, such as the shell of a mollusc or the cuticle of an arthropod, that provides protection and points of attachment for muscles. |
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