Vocab Bloom Hub

cuticula

/kjuːˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/

翻译: 名词,指昆虫等节肢动物体表的外层结构或保护层,提供结构支撑和保护作用。

1 个条目

noun

/kjuːˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/C1formalscientific
  • zh名词,指昆虫等节肢动物体表的外层结构或保护层,提供结构支撑和保护作用。

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.

    zh角质层

    • 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.

    同义词cuticle

词形
  • cuticulae plural form
  • cuticulas plural form
  • cuticulae's possessive plural form
  • cuticulas' possessive plural form
  • cuticula's possessive singular form