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chitin-based cuticle

Term ID
UBERON:0001001
Synonyms
  • arthropod cuticle
  • arthropod exoskeleton
  • cuticle
  • insect cuticle
Definition
A cuticular covering that is composed primarily of chitin. The main structural component of arthropod cuticle is a polysaccharide, chitin, composed of N-acetylglucosamine units, together with proteins and lipids[WP]. (4)
References
  • Arthropod:exoskeleton
  • EFO:0000944
  • FBbt:00004970
  • HAO:0000240
  • MAT:0000150
  • MIAA:0000150
  • OpenCyc:Mx4rvVkBTJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA
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