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Hens are birds.

Most (but not all) reptiles, amphibians and fish lay eggs.

In addition, there are two types of egg-laying mammals, known as monotremes. The platypus and the echidna are monotremes.

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Why fish eggs do not have thick hard shells?

Land dwelling animal's eggs have shells (hard or soft) to keep them from drying out. Fish eggs don't need shells because being in water they won't dry out.


Do cockle shells lay eggs?

they could if they wanted to. I guess.


What special type of egg do reptiles have?

Reptile eggs are soft-shelled so that the babies can break out of the shells. Bird eggs are hard-shelled, because baby birds use their beaks to crack the shells of their eggs, but since reptiles don't have beaks to use to break their shells, their eggs have to be soft-shelled.


Why are some animals born in eggs?

SOme animals are born in eggs usually for protection. It is because if they were born without eggs, they would not be able to survive. SOmetimes it is because they hatch under water or in the sand.


Why are not all animals oviparous?

Oviparous animals are animals that reproduce by laying eggs. This is how most fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and arachnids reproduce. All birds and monotremes also reproduce like this. Most animals that live on land lay eggs that are protected by hard shells. They fertilize their eggs internally. Water-dwelling animals like fish and amphibians lay eggs that have not been fertilized yet. Then the males lay sperm on top of the eggs, which is called external fertilization. No mammals except for monotremes reproduce like this. Instead, they are viviparous. Fish, amphibians and reptiles that are not oviparous are oviviparous. This means that the eggs hatch while still inside the mother's body.

Related Questions

What kinds of animals develop from eggs?

reptiles


What kinds of animals whose lay with egg?

birds lay eggs


Does turtles lay eggs with shells?

It lay eggs with shells in the sands


Do amphibians have moist skin and lay eggs without shells?

Yes, but they still have shells. Their shells are just a moist material instead of a hard one.


Do the fertilized eggs of placental mammals have shells?

No, the fertilized eggs in mammals are always without shell and so in the case of placental mammals.


How many grams is 3 large eggs without shells?

Three large eggs without shells typically weigh around 150 to 180 grams total. On average, a large egg without its shell weighs approximately 50 to 60 grams. Therefore, the combined weight of three large eggs would fall within this range.


Do amphibians lay eggs without shells?

No hard outer coating. Although they do have a jelly coating for minimal protection. Some eggs are also toxic.


Do penguins lay eggs with hard shells?

Yes. Penguins are birds, and birds reproduce by laying eggs with hard shells. This is different from the eggs of reptiles and monotremes, which have leathery shells.


What eats whole eggs shell and all?

Certain animals are known to eat whole eggs, shells included. Some birds, like crows and seagulls, will consume eggs in their entirety, as will reptiles such as some species of turtles and crocodiles. Additionally, certain mammals, like raccoons and foxes, can also eat eggs whole when they come across nests. The calcium-rich shells can be a beneficial source of nutrients for these animals.


Do birds eggs have soft shells?

No they do not have soft shells


Are scallops born with shells?

Scallops are not born. They hatch from eggs. Their eggs don't have shells and neither do the newly hatched scallops.


What kinds of wildlife are not mammals?

Animals that lay eggs.sharks, birds, fish,ect.-whatever lays eggs