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Exoskeleton
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the hard outer covering that supports the body of an animal, such as an arthropod
Example
Crustaceans like crabs have exoskeletons made of chitin.
Insects shed their exoskeletons as they grow.
The spider's exoskeleton protects it from predators.
A grasshopper's exoskeleton allows it to jump long distances.
The beetle's exoskeleton was shiny and tough.
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