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Layers of the epidermis

Cross section diagram of the epidermis showing its layers.

Cross section of the epidermis showing its layers.

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 29 July 2008Updated: 9 October 2025Size: 1.6 MB
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