cuticulin
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Cuticulin — [zu lateinisch cutis »Haut«] das, s, Zoologie: Bestandteil der Kutikula … Universal-Lexikon
cuticulin — n. [L. cuticula, skin] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) A compound material of uncertain chemical nature that forms the epicuticle … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
cuticulin layer — 1. (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) In mites, the epiostracum. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Layer extending over the surface of the body and over cuticular projections such as bristles and scales as well as epidermal invaginations … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Alae (anatomy) — The alae is a protruding ridge that forms longitudinally on many nematodes. In the Caenorhabditis elegans nematode they are present in the L1, dauer (an alternative long living larvae stage where the nematode is dormant) and adult stages. The… … Wikipedia
Epicuticle — The epicuticle is the outermost portion of the exoskeleton of an insect (and various other arthropods); its exact composition and structure may differ somewhat among different taxa, but certain aspects can be generalized: * It is secreted by the… … Wikipedia
epiostracum — n. [Gr. epi, upon; ostrakon, shell] (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) 1. A thin elastic, colorless layer of the cuticle of arachnids which overlies the ectostracum layer; further divided into two layers: inner, dense and proteinaceous, and outer,… … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Kutikula — Ku|ti|ku|la 〈f.; , s od. ku|len; Biol.〉 oV Cuticula 1. bei bestimmten Tieren u. Pflanzen ein von den Zellen der Körperoberfläche ausgeschiedenes dünnes Häutchen, das aus organischem Material besteht u. für Wasser u. Gase fast unpassierbar ist 2.… … Universal-Lexikon
Oenozyten — [ø , griechisch], von Epidermiszellen im Integument (Körperhülle) von Insekten abstammende Zellen mit dichtem Plasma und kristallinen Einschlüssen, die das Cuticulin (Lipid Eiweiß Komplex) synthetisieren; dieses verleiht der Kutikula Festigkeit … Universal-Lexikon
epicuticle — epi·cu·ti·cle (ep″ĭ kuґtĭ kəl) [epi + L. cuticula] the thin, flexible, colorless, outermost layer of the exoskeleton of certain crustaceans and arthropods, composed of wax and cuticulin … Medical dictionary
exocuticle — exo·cu·ti·cle (ek″so kuґtĭ kəl) [exo + L. cuticula] 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… … Medical dictionary
