They break down chitin, which is the second most abundant carbohydrate in nature after cellulose. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
The cell walls of fungal cells contain a carbohydrate called chitin not found in plant cell walls. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
The beetle's back and the crab's shell owe their toughness to a common compound called chitin that n. From Wordnik.com. [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference
chitin inhibitors disrupt the synthesis of chitin. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 6] Reference
"Sorry - in place of his predominate dorsal chitin.". From Wordnik.com. [Diuturnity's Dawn]
Closer inspection revealed it was a section of chitin. From Wordnik.com. [The Hour of the Gate]
Pure white enamel decorated his wing cases and chitin. From Wordnik.com. [A Corridor in the Asylum] Reference
Apparently it is chitin reinforced with calcium carbonate. From Wordnik.com. [Gastropods and isopods] Reference
It shows some contact activity, blocking chitin synthesis. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Tough chitin parted like gauze to either side of the blade. From Wordnik.com. [Lord of the Isles] Reference
Platelet: a little plate or sclerite of chitin in a membrane. From Wordnik.com. [Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology] Reference
The light glittered from the chitin on the back of his fingers. From Wordnik.com. [A Fire Upon the Deep]
The superannuated chitin was still smooth and cool to the touch. From Wordnik.com. [Diuturnity's Dawn]
Chitinization: the process of depositing or filling with chitin. From Wordnik.com. [Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology] Reference
His facial chitin was smudged, even across some of his freckles. From Wordnik.com. [A Fire Upon the Deep]
The chitin broke in a fine star pattern where the steel entered. From Wordnik.com. [Lord of the Isles] Reference
Minims, foot-long subservitors, busied themselves cleaning his chitin. From Wordnik.com. [A Corridor in the Asylum] Reference
One foot at a time, Asperveden shook water from his impermeable chitin. From Wordnik.com. [Dirge]
Only small distraction is the mispronunciation of chitin in the reading. From Wordnik.com. [EP054: Tk’tk’tk] Reference
Their feet naturally shod in tough chitin, the thranx needed no footwear. From Wordnik.com. [Diuturnity's Dawn]
Exoskeletons are made of the N-acetylglucosamine polymer known as "chitin.". From Wordnik.com. [Dress or carapace? - A Dress A Day] Reference
The rub of chitin against chitin, magnified a hundred, no—a thousand fold. From Wordnik.com. [Arowin's Return] Reference
There are several known groups of substances which act as chitin inhibitors. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 6] Reference
Entomolin: = chitin, q.v. Entomologist: one who collects and studies insects. From Wordnik.com. [Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology] Reference
Osselet: = ossicle; q.v. Ossicle: a small nodule of chitin resembling a bone. From Wordnik.com. [Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology] Reference
This IGR acts by inhibiting chitin formation specifically in homopteran pests. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Chitinogenous: applied to that layer of epidermal cells which secretes the chitin. From Wordnik.com. [Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology] Reference
The clack of chitin on chitin made me feel visibly uncomfortable, and she saw that. From Wordnik.com. [365 tomorrows » 2005 » September : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day] Reference
It was suggested that the IGRs adversely affected chitin deposition in the cuticle. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Elytrin: = chitin, q.v. Elytron: singular of elytra; q.v. Elytroptera: see Coleoptera. From Wordnik.com. [Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology] Reference
Information on the effects of chitin inhibitors on Bruchidae and Lepidoptera is scarce. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Chains of jewels and cloth and small skulls of horribly familiar design draped the chitin. From Wordnik.com. [A Corridor in the Asylum] Reference
The smashing mantis shrimp have increased the amount of energy they can store in the chitin. From Wordnik.com. [BOOK VIEW CAFE BLOG » Aliens Among Us] Reference
"I sent you to get Turg out," he said merrily, cracking the chitin to get to the meat. From Wordnik.com. [Odyssey]
It is proved, therefore, that the tissues of the fungi do contain a product resembling chitin. From Wordnik.com. [Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900] Reference
For example, the gin! gas wasting disease for which no cure has yet been discovered degrades chitin. From Wordnik.com. [Diuturnity's Dawn]
Mantis shrimps use a saddle shaped piece of chitin that is bent by muscular energy and then released. From Wordnik.com. [BOOK VIEW CAFE BLOG » Aliens Among Us] Reference
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