- exocuticle
- exo·cuticle
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exocuticle
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exocuticle — exo·cu·ti·cle (ek″so kuґtĭ kəl) [exo + L. cuticula] the outer layer of the procuticle of certain crustaceans and arthropods, which contains cuticulin, chitin, and phenolic substances that are oxidized to produce the dark pigment… … Medical dictionary
exocuticle — |ek(ˌ)sō+ noun Etymology: exo + cuticle : the intermediate layer of a typical cuticle being sometimes considered in insects the outer part of the endocuticle … Useful english dictionary
external exocuticle — (NEMATA) In derived forms, a subdivison of the exocuticle … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Arthropod — Temporal range: 540–0 Ma … Wikipedia
Arthropod cuticle — Beetles have hardened cuticle. A caterpillar has leathery, unhardened cuticle. The cuticle forms the outer skeleton of arthropods, includ … Wikipedia
Insect morphology — Legend of body parts Tagmata : A Head, B Thorax, C Abdomen. 1. antenna 2. ocelli (lower) 3. ocelli (upper) 4. compound eye 5. brain (cerebral ganglia) 6. prothorax … Wikipedia
Insect — For the Breed 77 album, see Insects (album). Insect Temporal range: 396–0 Ma … Wikipedia
Procuticle — The procuticle is the major portion of the exoskeleton of an insect (and various other arthropods); its exact composition and structure may differ somewhat among different taxa, but certain aspects can be generalized: * When first secreted by the … Wikipedia
arthropod — /ahr threuh pod /, n. 1. any invertebrate of the phylum Arthropoda, having a segmented body, jointed limbs, and usually a chitinous shell that undergoes moltings, including the insects, spiders and other arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods. adj … Universalium
Insect physiology — includes the physiology and biochemistry of insect organ systems. Although diverse, insects are quite similar in overall design, internally and externally. The insect is made up of three main body regions (tagmata), the head, thorax and abdomen.… … Wikipedia
