eksosyyttinen
Eksosyyttinen is a Finnish term that translates to "exoskeletal" in English. It refers to any organism or structure that possesses an external skeleton or shell for support and protection. This external covering is typically rigid and is formed from materials secreted by the body's tissues.
Many invertebrates exhibit exoskeletons. Examples include arthropods like insects, crustaceans, and arachnids, which have their exoskeletons
Unlike the endoskeletons found in vertebrates, which grow with the organism, exoskeletons do not grow. Organisms