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How does an embryo in an amniotic egg get oxygen?

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The shell on an amniotic egg is equip with very small pores that allow oxygen to seep slowly into the embryo so that it doesn't suffocate.

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There will be kind of pocket in the egg which contains enough oxygen for the chick to breathe in the egg for 21 days.

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The egg shell has thousands of tiny pores that allow for air to enter and moisture to escape in very small amounts.

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