Cuticula
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cuticula is a noun meaning (zoology, botany) A tough protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants; cuticle.
Meaning
(zoology, botany) A tough protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants; cuticle.
Word Forms
- cuticulae
Synonyms for cuticula
Depending on context, synonyms include cuticle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cuticle, epicuticle, endocuticle, pellicle, mesocuticle, procuticle.
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