chitin-based cuticle

arthropod cuticle

A cuticular covering that is composed primarily of chitin. The main structural component of arthropod cuticle is a polysaccharide, chitin, composed of N-acetylglucosamine units, together with proteins and lipids[WP].

Tipo Organ
Sistema corporal Integumentary
Estructura principal cuticle
Nombre latino arthropod cuticle

Subestructuras

insect embryonic/larval cuticle Organ

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the chitin-based cuticle?
A cuticular covering that is composed primarily of chitin. The main structural component of arthropod cuticle is a polysaccharide, chitin, composed of N-acetylglucosamine units, together with proteins and lipids[WP].
What body system is the chitin-based cuticle part of?
The chitin-based cuticle is part of the Integumentary.
What is the Latin name for the chitin-based cuticle?
The Latin name for the chitin-based cuticle is arthropod cuticle.

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