cuticula
Americannoun
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cuticulae
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of cuticula
1615–25; < New Latin, Latin; see cuticle
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Epiderma -is: the cellular layer of the skin, underlying and secreting the cuticula: incorrectly applied to the outer skin or cuticle.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
But the comparative inelasticity of his chitinized cuticula prevents the actual expansion, to any considerable degree, of his body mass.
From Insect Stories by Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman) Kellogg
The new cuticula, which is pale, elastic and thin at first, soon becomes thicker, strongly chitinized and dark.
From Insect Stories by Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman) Kellogg
Another dragon had crawled up above the water on a plant-stem and was also "moulting its chitinized cuticula."
From Insect Stories by Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman) Kellogg
Hypoderm -is: the cellular layer which secretes the chitinous cuticula and in this sense = epidermis: specifically applied to the lining membrane of elytral and hemelytra.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
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