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exocuticle
- Term ID
- UBERON:0003201
- Synonyms
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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
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- BTO:0001602
- FBbt:00004973
- HAO:0000311
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