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Eggs have a shell on it to stop it breaking
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Why do eggs have shell?
ROFL can you imagine eggs without a shell? They have a shell so that the chicken doesn't fall out a go boom!
What type of eggs do both reptiles and birds lay?
Yes. Bird eggs are similar in structure to reptile eggs with the main difference being that bird eggs have a hard shell while reptiles eggs have a softer, leathery shell.
Eggs and meat which better?
eggs
Why doesn't a reptile have a shell membrane?
Reptile eggs have shell membranes.
How does birds lay their eggs?
in a shell
What vertebrate group produce eggs with a leathery shell?
Reptiles, such as turtles, snakes, and lizards, produce eggs with a leathery shell. The leathery shell is flexible and allows the eggs to absorb moisture and exchange gases with the environment. Unlike reptiles, birds and some other groups of vertebrates produce eggs with a hard, calcified shell.
Is the shell on a brown egg thicker than a shell on a white egg?
No the eggshell of brown eggs is not thicker than the eggshell of white eggs.
Are all hen eggs in hard shells fertilized eggs?
NO- the vast majority of the commercial eggs are infertile- the hen never sees a rooster. Fertilization of the egg happend BEFORE the shell membranes and shell are added. Fertilization is not needed to form a shell.
Do frogs lay hard shell eggs?
no.
What can't an anaconda digest?
Eggs in the shell
Why do chicken eggs not freeze in a shell?
Chicken eggs do freeze in the shell. Freezing will cause the egg to expand and crack open. Frozen eggs in the shell change consistency and will not cook, taste or have the same texture as a fresh egg. Special preparation before freezing will render the eggs useable when they need to be frozen.
How are birds eggs adapted to land?
eggs have a hard shell that keeps it from drying out
