Integument
- Pronunciation
- /in-teg-yoo-ment/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Integument
- Plural
- Integuments
Definition
The outer covering of an insect, consisting of the cuticle and underlying epidermal cells.
Etymology
From Latin 'integumentum', meaning 'covering'.
Example
The integument of a beetle provides protection from predators and parasites.