Chitinoid
Chitinoid is a term used in biology and paleontology to describe substances or structures that are similar in composition or appearance to chitin. Chitin is a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose, and it is a primary component of the exoskeletons of arthropods, the cell walls of fungi, and the radulae of mollusks.
In a broader sense, "chitinoid" can refer to any material that possesses properties analogous to chitin, such
The use of "chitinoid" can also extend to materials synthesized or inspired by chitin. Researchers might develop