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GO: Biological Process

chitin-based cuticle sclerotization by protein cross-linking

Term ID
GO:0036341
Synonyms
  • chitin-based cuticle sclerotization by protein cross-linking and cuticle tanning
Definition
The process of hardening of a chitin-based cuticle by protein cross-linking, and the incorporation of phenolic precursors. This mechanism of cuticle hardening occurs in insects and is usually accompanied by darkening of the cuticle.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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