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Cytoskeleton vs Exoskeleton - What's the difference?

cytoskeleton | exoskeleton |

As nouns the difference between cytoskeleton and exoskeleton

is that cytoskeleton is a cellular structure like a skeleton, contained within the cytoplasm while exoskeleton is a hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.

cytoskeleton

English

(wikipedia cytoskeleton)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (cytology) A cellular structure like a skeleton, contained within the cytoplasm.

    • exoskeleton

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (anatomy) A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.

    • Derived terms

    * exoskeletal

    See also

    * endoskeleton