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Do crocodiles produce amniotic eggs

Updated: 12/15/2022
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Taybean10

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Yes. Crocodiles lay their eggs on land, in a hole or mound, depending on the species. The embryo develops inside a yolk-filled amnion with a hard, white calcium shell that softens as the crocodile matures and absorbs the calcium.

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