Eggs have a shell on it to stop it breaking
Yes. Bird eggs are similar in structure to reptile eggs with the main difference being that bird eggs have a hard shell while reptiles eggs have a softer, leathery shell.
eggs
Reptile eggs have shell membranes.
in a shell
Reptiles, such as turtles, snakes, and lizards, produce eggs with a leathery shell. The leathery shell is flexible and allows the eggs to absorb moisture and exchange gases with the environment. Unlike reptiles, birds and some other groups of vertebrates produce eggs with a hard, calcified shell.
No the eggshell of brown eggs is not thicker than the eggshell of white eggs.
NO- the vast majority of the commercial eggs are infertile- the hen never sees a rooster. Fertilization of the egg happend BEFORE the shell membranes and shell are added. Fertilization is not needed to form a shell.
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Eggs in the shell
The shell of a hen's egg is typically thinner and more brittle compared to the shells of duck or goose eggs. Duck and goose eggs have thicker and harder shells to provide protection for the larger eggs they lay.
Chicken eggs do freeze in the shell. Freezing will cause the egg to expand and crack open. Frozen eggs in the shell change consistency and will not cook, taste or have the same texture as a fresh egg. Special preparation before freezing will render the eggs useable when they need to be frozen.
extra extra large chicken white eggs, the shell is usually smoother and a little more waxy coating with a little thicker shell.