carapace
名詞
UK/ˈkær.ə.peɪs/
US/ˈker.ə.peɪs/
定義 carapace 名詞
- Countable(可数名词)biology(生物学)
A protective, hard outer covering found on certain animals, such as crustaceans and turtles.
（动物的）硬壳；甲壳
The crab's carapace provides protection against predators.
螃蟹的甲壳可以保护它免受捕食者的侵害。
The turtle's carapace is part of its skeletal structure.
乌龟的甲壳是其骨骼结构的一部分。
The fossil is characterized by a well-preserved carapace.
这块化石的特点是保存完好的甲壳。