Pellicle and Plastron

Pellicle

Pellicle noun - Thin protective membrane in some protozoa.
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Plastron and pellicle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plastron" instead a noun "Pellicle".

Plastron

Plastron noun - A metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail.
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Pellicle and plastron are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pellicle" instead a noun "Plastron".
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Plastron and Pellicle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pellicle/plastron
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Plastron or Pellicle. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pellicle/plastron.
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