Cuticulin
- Pronunciation
- /koo-ti-KOO-lin/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Cuticulin
- Plural
- Cuticulina
Definition
A thin, tough, and insoluble layer of cross-linked protein and lipids found in the epicuticle of insects and other arthropods.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'cuticula,' meaning little skin.
Example
Cuticulin forms the outermost layer of the insect cuticle, providing protection against abrasion and water loss.