| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| tegmen | a superficial layer or covering usually of a plant or animal part |
| setae | a slender usually rigid or bristly and springy organ or part of an animal or plant |
| seta | a slender usually rigid or bristly and springy organ or part of an animal or plant |
| armature | the protective covering of an animal or plant, or any part serving for defense or offense |
| cuticles | A protective and waxy or hard layer covering the epidermis of a plant, invertebrate, or shell |
| armors | protective outer layer (as of a ship, a plant or animal, or a cable) |
| armoring | protective outer layer (as of a ship, a plant or animal, or a cable) |
