layer or layers?

[John Ting]

I came across such a phrase in a textbook: the top and the second layer of the skin.

But I think the correct form is: the top and the second layers of the skin.

Am I right? And what about "the top and second layer"?

I'll appreciate if any native speaker tells me about it.

[lauralie2]

I came across such a phrase in a textbook: the top and the second layer of the skin.

But I think the correct form is: the top and the second layers of the skin.

Am I right? And what about "the top and second layer"?

I'll appreciate if any native speaker tells me about it.

the top of the second layer

1st layer
2nd layer
3rd layer
and so on.

[5jj]

I came across such a phrase in a textbook: the top and the second layer of the skin.
But I think the correct form is: the top and the second layers of the skin.
Am I right? And what about "the top and second layer"?
I'll appreciate if any native speaker tells me about it.

I think both are acceptable.
The top and the second layers of the skin presents no problems. Plural.

The top and the second layer of the skin could be interpreted as: the top (( layer) of the skin) and the second layer of the skin.