Understanding 'cuticle' can help communicate about manicure practices and hand care routines.

Nail Health

Don't confuse 'cuticle' with 'cutlet'; one pertains to skin, the other to food.

Common Confusion

Knowing 'cuticle' is essential for discussing professional nail treatments like pedicures and manicures.

Salon Vocabulary

'Cuticle' is a term often used when studying plant structure and adaptation to environments.

Plant Anatomy

When discussing plant care, mentioning 'cuticle' shows understanding of plant biology.

Gardening Talk

In animals, 'cuticle' is about defense and survival, not grooming.

Animal Protection

Using 'cuticle' accurately can show deeper knowledge in biology and anatomy.

Biology Keywords

 Plants' defenses start at their surface. The bark covering tree trunks is full of lignin, a rigid web of compounds that's tough to chew and highly impermeable to pathogens. Leaves are protected by a waxy cuticle

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 special protein as it grows to form an egg shell finally comes the cuticle which helps waterproof the egg and gives it its