Egg (biology) - Gallery

Gallery

  • A baby tortoise emerges from its egg.

  • Insect eggs, in this case those of the Emperor Gum Moth, are often laid on the underside of leaves.

  • Fish eggs, such as these herring eggs are often transparent and fertilized after laying.

  • Skates and some sharks have a uniquely shaped egg case called a mermaid's purse.

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