EPICUTICULA
epicuticula: translation
n. [Gr. epi, upon; L. dim. cutis, skin]
1. (ACANTHOCEPHALA)
See glycocalyx.
2. (ARTHROPODA)
The thin, outermost nonchitinous exterior layer of arthropod cuticle.
3. (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata)
For mites see epiostracum.