Carapace and Pellicle

Carapace

Carapace noun - Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles.
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Pellicle and carapace are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pellicle" instead a noun "Carapace".

Pellicle

Pellicle noun - Thin protective membrane in some protozoa.
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Synonyms for Pellicle

Carapace and pellicle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Carapace" instead a noun "Pellicle".
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Pellicle and Carapace. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/carapace/pellicle
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