carapace / shell
nounfeminine/kɐ.ɾɐˈpa.sɐ/low
ca·ra·pa·ça
Definition
A hard, protective shell covering the back of animals such as turtles, crabs, and some insects.
The turtle retreated into its carapace when threatened.
The crab's carapace was covered in algae.
Common collocations
turtle shellchitinous carapaceprotective carapace
Etymology
Do espanhol 'carapacho' ou do árabe 'qaraffa'.