[Grammar] layer or layers?

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John Ting

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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.
 

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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 :tick:

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

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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.
 
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