| carapace armor chitin cortex elytron episperm lorica lorication mail pericarp plate protective covering scute scutum shell shield test testa thick skin |
| Carapace (n.) The thick shell or shield which covers the back of the tortoise, or turtle, the crab, and other crustaceous animals. |
| carapace shell cuticle shield a | hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles |