What is another word for sclerite?
Pronunciation: [sklˈɛɹa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Sclerite is a term that refers to a hardened, chitinous plate that covers a part of an arthropod's body. This term is commonly used by entomologists and other scientists who study insects. While there are no direct synonyms for the word sclerite, some related terms may be used to describe similar structures in different types of organisms. For example, carapace or shell may be used to describe the hardened outer covering of crustaceans. In vertebrates, bones and cartilage may be considered analogous to sclerites in arthropods. Other terms that may be related to sclerites include exoskeleton, cuticle, and epidermis.
