FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term procuticle ID (Ontology) FBbt:00004975 (Fly Anatomy)
Definition Lamellate innermost layer of cuticle between the epicuticle and the epidermis. It consists largely of protein and chitin. Within each lamella layer, chitin-protein fibers are arranged parallel to each other and to the surface of the underlying epidermis. The lamellae themselves are arranged in a helicoid fashion.[ FlyBase:FBrf0064790 ]
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Alleles (FBal)PHENOTYPE_MANIFEST_IN
Insertions (FBti)PHENOTYPE_MANIFEST_IN
Constructs (FBtp)PHENOTYPE_MANIFEST_IN
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 procuticle (all annotations which use CV term, excluding "NOT" statements)
     procuticle | adult stage
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     procuticle | first instar larval stage
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     procuticle | larval stage
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     procuticle | third instar larval stage
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acellular anatomical structure__|
                                cuticle layer
                                 |__procuticle  39 rec.
                                     |__adult procuticle 4 rec.
                                     |__assembly zone 4 rec.
                                     |__larval procuticle
                                     |__pupal endocuticle 8 rec.
                                     |__pupal exocuticle 1 rec.
                                     |__pupal procuticle
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