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GO: Biological Process

larval chitin-based cuticle development

Term ID
GO:0008363
Synonyms
  • larval cuticle anabolism
  • larval cuticle biosynthetic process
  • larval cuticle formation
  • larval cuticle synthesis
Definition
Synthesis and deposition of a chitin-based larval cuticle. The insect larval cuticle is a secretion from epidermal cells that is shed at each molt. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. 0879694238
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