cuticle

cuticula

Tough but flexible, non-mineral outer coverings of an organism, or parts of an organism, that provide protection. Cuticles are non-homologous, differing in their origin, structure and chemical composition[WP].

Tipo Organ
Estructura principal acellular anatomical structure
Nombre latino cuticula

Subestructuras

chitin-based cuticle Organ collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle Organ

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the cuticle?
Tough but flexible, non-mineral outer coverings of an organism, or parts of an organism, that provide protection. Cuticles are non-homologous, differing in their origin, structure and chemical composition[WP].
What is the Latin name for the cuticle?
The Latin name for the cuticle is cuticula.

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