cortical layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix

Term ID

GO:0060106

Synonyms

Definition

The cuticle layer that lies directly beneath the lipid-containing epicuticle. The cortical layer contains collagens and insoluble, non-collagenous cuticulins and is characterized by a distinct annular pattern consisting of regularly spaced annular ridges delineated by annular furrows. An example of this component is found in Caenorhabditis elegans.

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Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO