This is in advance of apolysis and the opening of the exuvial cleft. |
This region is the exuvial space, most probably containing fluids related to the molting process. |
Firstly, this barrier prevents digestive enzymes with large molecular weights from being secreted into the exuvial cleft. |
The exuvial fluid is then secreted by the epidermis in the space created beneath the detached pupal cuticle. |
The floor of the cave was covered with the exuvial remains of unknown creatures. |
The transporter is likely to be part of an intercellular transport mechanism in which low molecular weight products are passed into and out of the exuvial space. |