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Figure 5
Experimental data and model fits from a single cuticle sample in the L3 geometry. These data were taken from a line scan along the cuticle thickness in the endocuticle region. (a), (c), (e) and (g) Experimentally recorded X-ray patterns from different layers in a single lamella. (b), (d), (f) and (h) Azimuthal intensity profiles I(χ) integrated from the (002), (110) and (013) reflections. The arrows in panel (a) indicate the three chitin reflections (002), (110) and (013). In the 1D profiles, open circles, squares and diamonds are experimental data and solid lines are the model fits, with red denoting the (002) reflection, blue (110) and green (013).

IUCrJ
Volume 13| Part 1| January 2026| Pages 63-76
ISSN: 2052-2525
https://doi.org/10.1107/S2052252525009686