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exoskeleton

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (E)
No Taxon exoskeleton
Identification
exoskeleton noun - the rigid external covering of an invertebrate animal, especially the arthropods.
See Also
exoskeleton
integument
cuticle
chitin
Internet References
Wikipedia--Exoskeleton
Contributed by Cotinis on 14 January, 2008 - 10:48am
Last updated 14 January, 2008 - 12:49pm

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