Pore and wax channels
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- Anatomy
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- Pore and wax channels
Definition
Structures found in the cuticle of insects, consisting of pore canals that allow for the transport of materials, and wax channels that are smaller and likely involved in lipid transport.
Etymology
Example
The pore and wax channels in the cuticle of insects play a role in water retention and the transport of lipids to the surface.