Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

cuticle development

Term ID
GO:0042335
Synonyms
  • cuticle anabolism
  • cuticle biosynthesis
  • cuticle biosynthetic process
  • cuticle formation
  • cuticle synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a cuticle, the outer layer of some animals and plants, which acts to prevent water loss. 0192800825
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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