| − | A body covering, typically made of [[chitin]], that provides support and protection. It is found predominantly on insects. <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000</ref> | + | A body covering, typically made of [[chitin]],<ref>Ants of the North Quabbin: [http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/personnel/web/aellison/antsofthenorthquabbin/NQAnts/glosssary.htm Glossary - Exoskeleton]</ref> that provides support and protection. It is found predominantly on insects. <ref>Study of Northern Virginia Ecology: [http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/glossary.htm Glossary - Exoskeleton]</ref> |