In exoskeleton of arthropods ,  I. chitinous plates present over the body are called sclerites .
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Date: 2020-05-03

In exoskeleton of arthropods ,  I. chitinous plates present over the body are called sclerites .  II.sclerites are joined with the help of soft membranous structure called arthrodial membrane .  III.the dorsal sclerites are called tergum , ventral sclerites as sternum and lateral sclerites are called pleura.  IV. epidermis is present above the cuticle , called hypodermis.