What is another word for exoskeleton?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛksə͡ʊskˌɛlɪtən] (IPA) 
Exoskeleton is a term that describes the outer hard shell of an animal, which provides essential protection and support. A few synonyms that can be used for exoskeleton are cuticle, carapace, shell, integument, and exocuticle. The cuticle is a thin protective layer that covers the outer surface of an animal's body, while the carapace is mostly used in reference to the hard outer covering of crustaceans. Shell is mainly used in reference to hard body coverings of turtles, snails, and other similar animals. Integument generally refers to an organism's covering, including both the epidermis and dermis layers. Finally, exocuticle is a term used to describe the hard, outermost layer of an arthropod's exoskeleton.
