chitin-based cuticle sclerotization by protein cross-linking
The process of hardening of a chitin-based cuticle by protein cross-linking, and the incorporation of phenolic precursors. This mechanism of cuticle hardening occurs in insects and is usually accompanied by darkening of the cuticle.
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chitin-based cuticle sclerotization
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chitin-based cuticle sclerotization by protein cross-linking and cuticle tanning
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