cerotegument

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cerotegument (noun; Latin cera, wax; tegumentum, covering): (Arthropoda: Chelicerata) In Acari, tegumental layers generally distinguishable by an outer cement layer covering the lipid layer; part of the epiostracum; part of the epicuticle; superficial epicuticular layers

See also: tectostracum.