noun (plural: sclerites or sclerite) as in strong fondness

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Example:Calcified segments within arthropod legs serve similar functions to sclerites.

Definition:Segments that are hardened by calcium deposition and provide skeletal support.

From calcified segments

Example:Chitinized elements in some mollusks can be likened to sclerites due to their protective nature.

Definition:Protective elements formed from chitin, often compared to sclerites in their protective function.

From chitinized elements