egg case
An "egg case" is a protective structure produced by various animals, such as insects, mollusks, and certain fish, to safeguard their eggs.
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Definition
B2General Biology
(scientific)A protective capsule created by some animals to contain and protect their eggs.
Example
- The egg case of the praying mantis can contain hundreds of eggs.
B2Marine Biology
(technical)A leathery structure produced by certain marine animals, such as sharks and skates, to encase their eggs.
Example
- While walking along the beach, we found an empty shark egg case washed ashore.
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