Which one of the following layer in Ascaris secretes cuticle?

Epidermis

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Muscle layer

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Mesenchyma

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Epidermis
The epidermis of Ascais is highly unusual. It consists small number of multinucleated cells. This epidermis secretes a thick outer cuticle, which is both tough and flexible and forms four longitudinal thickening.

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