Difference between revisions of "molting fluid"
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|definition=1. Often undetermined fluid that causes the loosening of the old [[cuticle]]. | |definition=1. Often undetermined fluid that causes the loosening of the old [[cuticle]]. | ||
| − | 2. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Insecta]]) A fluid containing [[chitinase]] and proteinase that digests the unsclerotised [[cuticle]] (except the ecdysial membrane). | + | 2. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Insecta]]) A fluid containing [[chitinase]] and proteinase that digests the unsclerotised [[cuticle]] (except the ecdysial [[membrane]]). |
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Latest revision as of 23:28, 13 September 2013
molting fluid: 1. Often undetermined fluid that causes the loosening of the old cuticle.2. (Arthropoda: Insecta) A fluid containing chitinase and proteinase that digests the unsclerotised cuticle (except the ecdysial membrane).
