Carapace facts for kids
A carapace is the top part of an exoskeleton or shell in a number of animal groups.
Images for kids
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Diagram of a prawn, with the carapace highlighted in red.
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The molted carapace of a lady crab from Long Beach, New York.
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Diagram of an arachnid, with the carapace highlighted in purple
See also
In Spanish: Caparazón (artrópodos) para niños
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