pupal chitin-based cuticle development

Term ID

GO:0008364

Synonyms

• pupal cuticle anabolism
• pupal cuticle formation
• pupal cuticle synthesis

Definition

Synthesis and deposition of a chitin-based pupal cuticle. At the end of the prepupal period the insect is covered by the pupal cuticle which continues to be elaborated into the pupal period. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. 0879694238

References

Ontology

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