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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Classification

Alternative Names

SynonymScopeReference
envelopeexact synonymItakura et al., 2018

References