cuticulin layer FBbt_00004971
cuticulin layer
ID: FBbt_00004971
Anatomy
Outermost layer of the cuticle consisting of proteins and waxes which functions as an impermeability barrier. It overlies the epicuticle. (Fristrom and Fristrom, 1993)
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| envelope | exact synonym | Itakura et al., 2018 |