Term Name: | annuli extracellular matrix |
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Synonyms: | annulae, annular rings, annule(s), annulus |
Definition: | The extracellular matrix that is a regularly spaced circumferential ridge present in the cortical region of the cuticle. Annuli are delineated by annular furrows and are present throughout the cuticle with the exception of lateral regions where longitudinal alae are present. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0060107] QuickGO AmiGO |