cuticula

cuticula

(kjuːˈtɪkjʊlə)
n, pl -lae (-liː)
(Anatomy) anatomy cuticle
[C18: from Latin; see cuticle]
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Noun1.cuticula - the outer body wall of an insectcuticula - the outer body wall of an insect  
carapace, cuticle, shell, shield - hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
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