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exoskeleton

lorica

Exoskeleton or shell, including those of mollusks, turtles, insects and crustaceans.

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Type Organ
Body System Integumentary
Parent Structure anatomical cluster
Latin Name lorica

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exoskeleton?

Exoskeleton or shell, including those of mollusks, turtles, insects and crustaceans.

What body system is the exoskeleton part of?

The exoskeleton is part of the Integumentary.

What is the Latin name for the exoskeleton?

The Latin name for the exoskeleton is lorica.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0006611 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — exoskeleton Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.