any hard portion of the insect integument separated from similar areas by membrane or suture (seam). Sclerites, also called 'plates', are variable in shape and have a different name, depending on the region of the body in which they are located. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22345
any hard portion of the insect integument separated from similar areas by membrane or suture (seam). Sclerites, also called 'plates', are variable in shape and have a different name, depending on the region of the body in which they are located.