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exocuticle

Term ID
UBERON:0003201
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Definition
The outer layer of the procuticle of certain crustaceans and arthropods, which contains cuticulin, chitin, and phenolic substances that are oxidized to produce the dark pigment of the cuticle;nThe hard and usually darkened layer of the cuticle lying between the endocuticle and epicuticle.
References
  • BTO:0001602
  • FBbt:00004973
  • HAO:0000311
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