cuticulin layer [FBbt_00004971]

Outermost layer of the cuticle consisting of proteins and waxes which functions as an impermeability barrier. It overlies the epicuticle.

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.

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## Classification

cuticle layer

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
envelope	exact synonym	Itakura et al., 2018

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