pupal endocuticle [FBbt_00004974]
The middle layer of the procuticle of the pupa, that forms after the pupal molt. It is composed of chitin, and it has a lighter pigmentation and less dense structure than the exocuticle. This layer is only found in pupa.
pupal endocuticle
ID: FBbt_00004974
Anatomy
The middle layer of the procuticle of the pupa, that forms after the pupal molt. It is composed of chitin, and it has a lighter pigmentation and less dense structure than the exocuticle. This layer is only found in pupa.
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- is part of: procuticle, pupal cuticle
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