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Reptile Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:55, 23 July 2008
, 14:55, 23 July 2008→The Egg
== The Egg ==
== The Egg ==
The reptile egg has three membranes and a leathery shell.
=== Shell ===
* Protective
* Water resistant
* Allows gas exchange
* Rich source of calcium to the developing embryo.
=== Amniotic Membrane ===
* Surround the embryo.
== Chorionic Membrane ==
* Covers the inside of the egg.
== Allantoic membrane ==
* Lies between the amniotic and chorionic membrane.
* Attached to the chorion.
* Stores the urea/uric acid waste products.
== Fat Bodies ==
== Fat Bodies ==