cuticula

• Substantivo que designa a camada externa e resistente do corpo de um animal, especialmente a parede do corpo ou o revestimento protetor de um inseto, que fornece sustentação estrutural e proteção.

A noun referring to the outer body wall or protective layer of an insect, providing structural support and protection.

1. Insect outer body wallC1formalscientific

   The non-cellular, protective outer layer covering the body of an insect, secreted by the underlying epidermis.

   Cutícula

   • The insect's cuticula provides a waterproof barrier against dehydration.
   • Scientists studied the structure of the cuticula in beetles.
   • The cuticula is shed during the molting process.

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