procuticle
anatomy
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arthropods
- In arthropod: The exoskeleton and molting
…thick, inner, chitin–protein layer, the procuticle. In most terrestrial arthropods, such as insects and spiders, the epicuticle contains waxes that aid in reducing evaporative water loss. The procuticle consists of an outer exocuticle and an inner endocuticle. In the exocuticle there is cross-bonding of the chitin–protein chains (tanning), which provides…
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crustaceans
- In crustacean: Exoskeleton
…the thicker innermost layers, or procuticle. The procuticle is made up of layers of chitin fibres intermeshed with proteins and, in many species, with calcium salts.
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