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endocuticle

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endocuticle [ˈɛndəʊˌkjuːtɪkəl]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the inner layer of the cuticle of an insect


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The layers internal to the exocuticle consists of the calcified endocuticle, uncalcified endocuticle and finally the membranous layer.
It consists of the lamellate endocuticle and epicuticle layers, which become more discernible in the lateral regions (Fig.
In stage A, mineralization of the postecdysial cuticle (epicuticle and exocuticle) takes place; in stage B, striated endocuticle is deposited underneath the exocuticle; in stage [C.
 
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