carapace
名詞
UK/ˈkær.ə.peɪs/
US/ˈker.ə.peɪs/
定義 carapace 名詞
- Countable(可數名詞)biology(生物學)
A protective, hard outer covering found on certain animals, such as crustaceans and turtles.
（動物的）硬殼；甲殼
The crab's carapace provides protection against predators.
螃蟹的甲殼可以保護牠免受捕食者的侵害。
The turtle's carapace is part of its skeletal structure.
烏龜的甲殼是其骨骼結構的一部分。
The fossil is characterized by a well-preserved carapace.
這塊化石的特點是保存完好的甲殼。