Mesocuticle
- Pronunciation
- /mes-oh-KYOO-ti-cle/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Mesocuticle
- Plural
- Mesocuticles
Definition
The middle layer of the insect cuticle, situated between the outer epicuticle and the inner procuticle.
Etymology
From Greek 'meso-', meaning 'middle', and 'cuticle'
Example
The mesocuticle plays a crucial role in the insect cuticle's mechanical strength and resistance to water loss.