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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].

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Type Organ
Structure parente acellular anatomical structure
Nom latin cuticula

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0001002 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — cuticle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.