collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle

nematode cuticle

A type of cuticle composed of highly cross-linked collagens and specialised insoluble proteins known as cuticlins, together with glycoproteins and lipids[WP].

Type Organ
Parent Structure cuticle
Latin Name nematode cuticle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle?
A type of cuticle composed of highly cross-linked collagens and specialised insoluble proteins known as cuticlins, together with glycoproteins and lipids[WP].
What is the Latin name for the collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle?
The Latin name for the collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle is nematode cuticle.

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