Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Cantharidin

👉 The term "cantharidin" refers to a type of protein found in bacteria, fungi, and some types of plants. It is also known as chitin or tricinchoidin in animal products due to its similarity to chitin. Cantharidins are composed of two chains of identical amino acids that can be linked by hydrogen bonds. They play important roles in the cell wall structure of bacteria, fungi, and some plant cells.

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👉 The term "Cantharidinae" is a genus in the family Cantharides, which includes several species of flowering plants found in various parts of the world.

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