Term Name:	cortical layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix
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Definition:	The cuticle layer that lies directly beneath the lipid-containing epicuticle. The cortical layer contains collagens and insoluble, non-collagenous cuticulins and is characterized by a distinct annular pattern consisting of regularly spaced annular ridges delineated by annular furrows. An example of this component is found in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0060106]    QuickGO    AmiGO