Animal Shells (also known as Animal Shell, Shell, Animal): The hard rigid covering of animals including MOLLUSCS; TURTLES; INSECTS; and crustaceans.

NIH MeSH · D060105Anatomy

Animal Shells

Also known asAnimal Shell · Shell, Animal · Shells, Animal · Animal Exoskeleton · Animal Exoskeletons · Exoskeleton, Animal · Exoskeletons, Animal · Carapace · Carapaces · Seashells · Seashell

Definition

The hard rigid covering of animals including MOLLUSCS; TURTLES; INSECTS; and crustaceans.

MeSH classification

  • A13.080

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Common questions about Animal Shells

What does Animal Shells mean in medicine?
The hard rigid covering of animals including MOLLUSCS; TURTLES; INSECTS; and crustaceans. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Animal Shells known by any other names?
Yes. Animal Shells is also referred to as Animal Shell, Shell, Animal, Shells, Animal, Animal Exoskeleton in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Animal Shells sit in the medical classification?
Animal Shells falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A13.080). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Animal Shells?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D060105) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗