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Sclerite:

Definition: A hard and rigid, chitinous or calcified, small plate or segment that forms a part of the exoskeleton of certain invertebrates.

Usage:

1. Noun (Anatomy):

Each segment of the exoskeleton of an arthropod is called a sclerite.

Example sentence: The insect's sclerite provided protection and support for its body.

2. Noun (Zoology):

In zoology, sclerites are found in various invertebrates such as crustaceans.

Example sentence: The crab's sclerites allowed flexibility while maintaining its overall structure.

3. Noun (Botany):

Botanically, sclerites refer to hard, woody cells found in certain plant tissues.

Example sentence: The sclerites in the stem provided strength and rigidity to the plant.

4. Noun (Entomology):

Sclerites play a significant role in the classification and identification of insects.

Example sentence: The entomologist studied the sclerites of the beetle to determine its species.

5. Noun (Paleontology):

In paleontology, the preservation of sclerites helps in reconstructing ancient organisms.

Example sentence: The fossilized sclerites provided valuable insights into the morphology of the extinct species.

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