cuticula
/kjuːˈtɪkjʊlə/
noun
- A thin outer layer or covering, especially the cuticle of an animal or plant; used mainly in scientific contexts.
- The cuticula of the nematode is a tough, flexible layer that protects the worm.
- In botany, the cuticula refers to the waxy film on the surface of leaves.
- The researcher examined the cuticula of the insect under a microscope.
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