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Egg

Scope note

Roundish reproductive bodies produced by the female of certain animals such as birds and most reptiles, consisting of an ovum and its envelope of albumen, jelly, membranes, egg case, or shell. W

This term has 3 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300011801

Broader Terms used

<egg and egg components>

Term used for

eggs

Created

13yrs ago

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