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What is Sclerotization?

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Hardening of the arthropod cuticle by protein cross-linking.

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What is Calcification?

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Deposition of calcium salts in tissues for hardness.

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What is Ecdysis?

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Shedding of the outer skin or exoskeleton.

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What is Keratinization?

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Formation of a tough, protective layer of keratin in the skin.

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What is the Hypodermis?

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The deepest layer, made up of fat and connective tissue for insulation and cushioning.

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What is the Dermis?

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Middle layer, contains blood vessels, nerves, glands, and connective tissue.

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What is the Cuticle?

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Thin outermost layer of the dead cells in the epidermis (mostly in hair or skin surface).

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What is the Epidermis?

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Outer layer, avascular, and made up of stratified squamous epithelium, provides protection.

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What is Keratin?

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Tough protein found in vertebrate epidermal cells that provides protection.

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What is Melanin?

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Pigment produced by melanocytes in the epidermis, protects against UV radiation.