| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| armatures | The protective covering of an animal or plant |
| armature | the protective covering of an animal or plant, or any part serving for defense or offense |
| integument | A tough outer protective layer, esp. that of an animal or plant |
| integuments | A tough outer protective layer, esp. that of an animal or plant |
| ARMATURE | Protective covering of an animal |
| cuticles | A protective and waxy or hard layer covering the epidermis of a plant, invertebrate, or shell |
