chitinoid

/kɪˈtɪnoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or containing chitin, a polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fungi and exoskeletons of arthropods.

“The chitinoid exoskeletons of insects are a crucial part of their defense system.”

Synonyms

  • arthropod
  • chitinous

Antonyms

  • chondroid