exoskeleton

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exo·skel·e·ton | \ ˌek-sō-ˈske-lə-tən

Definition of exoskeleton

1 : an external supportive covering of an animal (such as an arthropod)

2 : bony or horny parts of a vertebrate produced from epidermal tissues

3 : an artificial external supporting structure

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Recent Examples on the Web Morpheus’ unique exoskeleton architecture is mimicked inside the 115-foot-tall lobby, which is large enough to house a double Ferris wheel. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, "32 Stunning Hotel Lobbies," 19 Mar. 2021 But the shortfall in supply is also part of an older saga, involving Dendroctonus ponderosae: the mountain pine beetle, a quarter-inch insect with a shiny black exoskeleton. — Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, "The US wood shortage can be traced to a decades-old beetle infestation in Canada," 18 Mar. 2021 Andrew Suarez, an entomologist at the University of Illinois, says it’s particularly exciting to see this type of mineral in an exoskeleton, considering similar minerals were previously found in more isolated, specialized structures, such as teeth. — National Geographic, "Leaf-cutter ants have rocky crystal armor, never before seen in insects," 25 Nov. 2020 After the molt, Clawdia’s new exoskeleton was not as solidly blue as before. — John Kuntz, cleveland, "Rare blue American lobster makes public debut at Akron Zoo (photos)," 13 Feb. 2021 His hunch did the trick, and mouthwash dissolved the mineral coating without damaging the exoskeleton. — Rachael Lallensack, Smithsonian Magazine, "Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2020 that May Lead to New Inventions," 28 Dec. 2020 As of Monday, his efforts have helped raise $735,000 to fund research on a robotic exoskeleton for patients with spinal cord injuries. — New York Times, "He Climbed 800 Feet in a Wheelchair. Hong Kong Watched in Awe.," 18 Jan. 2021 Take a moment to admire the Ketch’s metal exoskeleton. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, "San Diego’s Waterfront: a driving tour," 22 Dec. 2020 Using advanced microscopy, spectroscopy and in situ mechanical testing, researchers identified the architectural designs within the creature's exoskeleton. — Amy Woodyatt, CNN, "This super-beetle can survive being run over by a car -- and help with engineering problems," 21 Oct. 2020

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