Word entry #2 "The thing in the Forest"

1) " The rest pf its very large body appeared to be glued together, like still wet papier-mache, or the carapace of stones and straws and twigs worn by caddis flies underwater."  (229)

2) My guess: I think "carapace of stones and straws" might mean armor or shell because of the example of the caddis fly. I know flies have an outer shell and it might be referring to that.

3) Definition: "A bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of an animal." (merriam-webster.com)

4) That makes sense now that the worm has a bony shield made of stones and sticks that looks similar to flies underwater. I was very close with my guess.