tunicated

/ˈtunɪkeɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Covered with a natural outer layer or tunic; having a protective coat.
    • The tunicated structure of the animal helps it survive in harsh tidal zones.
    • The tunicated bulb of the onion has several thin, dry layers.
    • In the lab, we examined a tunicated specimen under the microscope.
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