A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, especially arthropods, providing both support and protection.
exo+skeleton
Shared component: skeleton · supporting framework
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skeleton
supporting framework
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesAn internal supporting framework or skeleton, such as that found in vertebrates, echinoderms, and some other animals.
endo+skeleton
Shared component: skeleton · supporting framework