Meaning epicuticle
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epicuticle


Thin, outermost layer of arthropod cuticle; contains sclerotin but not chitin. epicycle
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epicuticle


the rigid outermost layer of cuticle, lying above the procuticle.
Source: bugs.bio.usyd.edu.au (offline)

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epicuticle


The outer zone of the insect cuticle, rich in lipid and protein and lacking chitin. Epidermis:
Source: ag.auburn.edu

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epicuticle


The thin, outermost layer of the cuticula.
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epicuticle


(biology) The outermost portion of the exoskeleton of an insect or arthropod.
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