sclere

/ˈskliːrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell found in the exoskeleton of arthropods, such as insects and crustaceans, responsible for the formation of the exoskeleton’s hard outer layer.

“The study of insect exoskeletons revealed that sclere cells play a crucial role in its development.”

Synonyms

  • cuticle cell
  • exoskeletal cell

Antonyms

  • pliable cell
  • soft cell