What is the outer layer of the exoskeleton called?

What is the outer layer of the exoskeleton called?

  • Correct Answer: epithelium
  • bristle
  • epidermis
  • cuticle

Explanation: Segmented bodies with an exoskeleton . The outer layer of the exoskeleton is called the cuticle . It is made up of two layers. The outer layer, or exocuticle , is thin, waxy, and water-resistant. The inner layer is much thicker. The exocuticle is extremely thin in many soft-bodied insects, such as caterpillars.

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