Vocabulary Entry

sclerite

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noun

A sclerite is a small, hardened structure found in the exoskeletons of certain arthropods or in the anatomy of some other organisms.

Example Sentences

"The insect's sclerites provide it with necessary protection against predators."

"Researchers studied the arrangement of sclerites in the fossil to understand its classification."

"Each sclerite in the spider's body contributes to its overall flexibility and strength."