Question

area between striae on nematode cuticle is called
a) papillae
b) annules
c) gaps
d) lateral field ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Striations: transverse incisures allowing flexibility of the cuticle (sometimes called annulations).

Lateral field: lateral lines may run on each side along the length of the body. The lines are cuticular ridges separated by incisures.

Other cuticular markings and descriptions:

punctations - small pits or depressions on the surface of the cuticle

areolae - areas of cuticle delineated by the intersection of longitudinal and transverse incisures

tessellate - cuticle patterned like a mosaic

crenate - cuticular margins formed of rounded scallop shapes.