Exoskeleton
Exoskeleton noun - The exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs.
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Synonyms for Exoskeleton
Skin and exoskeleton are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skin" instead a noun "Exoskeleton".
Skin
Skin noun - An outer part or layer.
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Synonyms for Skin
Nearby Words: skinned, skinless
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After she gets badly burned, her skin grafts are revealed to be made from the exoskeleton of cockroaches.
Source: Manga / Franken Fran -
They are very tough due to the virus changing their skin into a "protein-based exoskeleton" that is stronger than Kevlar.
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It's hinted, several times, that the Thing has no... ehm... external organs, because the rock skin is actually an exoskeleton of some sort.
Source: Huge Guy, Tiny Girl
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