Carapaxes

/ˈkærəpæksɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of carapax; multiple hard shells of turtles, crustaceans, or similar creatures.

Etymology

English pluralization of carapax using the standard -es suffix added to Latin-derived words ending in -x.

Kelly Says

This plural form shows how English flexibly adapts borrowed words—while modern scientists prefer 'carapaces,' this older form preserves the original Portuguese structure in its spelling.

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