Carapaced

/ˈkærəpeɪst/ adjective

Definition

Having a carapace; covered with or protected by a carapace.

Etymology

From carapace plus the suffix -ed, indicating a state or condition of possessing a carapace.

Kelly Says

When we add -ed to carapace, we're describing millions of years of evolution in one syllable—every carapaced creature is a tiny biological fortress!

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