Subcuticular Space
- Pronunciation
- /sub-kew-TIH-kyoo-ler SPACE/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Subcuticular space
- Plural
- Subcuticular spaces
Definition
The space created between the epidermal cells and the endocuticle during molting.
Etymology
From Latin 'sub-', meaning 'under', and 'cuticula', meaning 'skin' or 'cuticle'.
Example
The subcuticular space allows for the shedding of the old cuticle during molting.
Related Terms
- Molting
- Cuticle
- Endocuticle
- Epidermis
Usage Notes
The subcuticular space is filled with fluid and plays a role in the separation of the old cuticle from the new cuticle during molting.