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A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; -- called also epidermis.

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  1. n. A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; -- called also epidermis.
  2. A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; -- called also epidermis.
  3. A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; --called also epidermis.
  4. n. A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; -- called also epidermis.