Cuticula (Noun)
Meaning
The outer body wall of an insect.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cuticula of the beetle's exoskeleton was extremely hard and resistant to damage.
- Insects periodically molt to replace their cuticula as they grow and develop.
- The cuticula of the butterfly's wings was delicate and translucent, allowing light to pass through.
- The insect's cuticula was composed of a tough, flexible material called chitin.
- Scientists studied the cuticula of various insects to understand its structure and function.