Biochemical studies of enzymes in insect cuticle hardening
In insects, the cuticle provides protection against physical injury and water loss, rigidness for muscle attachment and mechanical support, and flexibility in inter-segmental and joint areas for mobility. As most insects undergo metamorphosis, they need to shred off old cuticle and synthesize new cu...
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Virginia Tech
2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10919/50528 |