Tyrosine metabolism is responsible for insect cuticle coloration and hardening.
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Hard and rigid beetle cuticle has a distinctive morphology and ultrastructure.
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There is unique localization and cross-linking of specific CPs in the rigid cuticle.
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Biomimetic materials inspired by the beetle exoskeleton are being developed.
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