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* Subsequent to [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]], the ovum is engulfed by the Infundibulum.

* Subsequent to [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]], the ovum is engulfed by the Infundibulum.

* Ovum resides here for '''15-30 minutes'''.

* Ovum resides here for '''15-30 minutes'''.

* '''Fertilization''' must take place in the funnel section of the Infundibulum before the [[The_Ovary_-_Oocytes_- Anatomy & Physiology|oocyte]] gets surrounded by [[Exotics_-_Composition_and_Formation_of_the_Egg_- Anatomy & Physiology#Albumin|albumin]].

* '''Fertilization''' must take place in the funnel section of the Infundibulum before the [[The_Ovary_-_Oocytes_- Anatomy & Physiology|oocyte]] gets surrounded by [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Albumin|albumin]].

* Penetration by sperm usually occurs within 15 minutes of [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]].

* Penetration by sperm usually occurs within 15 minutes of [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]].

* Infundibular glands provide the chalaziferous layer, the thin coating of dense [[Exotics_-_Composition_and_Formation_of_the_Egg_- Anatomy & Physiology#Albumin|albumin]] around the [[Exotics_-_Composition_and_Formation_of_the_Egg_- Anatomy & Physiology#Yolk|yolk]].

* Infundibular glands provide the chalaziferous layer, the thin coating of dense [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Albumin|albumin]] around the [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Yolk|yolk]].

** Chalazae, the coiled strands that suspend the yolk and allow it to rotate so that the ferminal disc remains uppermost, develop further along the genital duct.

** Chalazae, the coiled strands that suspend the yolk and allow it to rotate so that the ferminal disc remains uppermost, develop further along the genital duct.

* Some species have a [[Avian Female Reproductive System & Egg Formation#Sperm_Host_Glands|'''sperm host gland''']] in this area to store sperm for later fertilization.

* Some species have a [[Avian Female Reproductive System & Egg Formation#Sperm_Host_Glands|'''sperm host gland''']] in this area to store sperm for later fertilization.

* Demarcated from the Magnum by a narrow aglandular zone.

* Demarcated from the Magnum by a narrow aglandular zone.

* Folds less prominent than the Magnum, but the glands secrete more [[Exotics_-_Composition_and_Formation_of_the_Egg_- Anatomy & Physiology#Albumin|albumin]].

* Folds less prominent than the Magnum, but the glands secrete more [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Albumin|albumin]].

* Divides the Magnum from the Uterus.

* Divides the Magnum from the Uterus.

* Present in '''poultry''' but not in Psittacines.

* Present in '''poultry''' but not in Psittacines.

* Ovum resides here for '''~1-2 hours'''

* Ovum resides here for '''~1-2 hours'''

* Inner and outer [[Exotics_-_Composition_and_Formation_of_the_Egg_- Anatomy & Physiology#Shell|'''shell membrane formation''']].

* Inner and outer [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Shell|'''shell membrane formation''']].

=== Uterus ===

=== Uterus ===

* Holds the egg during [[Exotics_-_Composition_and_Formation_of_the_Egg_- Anatomy & Physiology#Shell|shell formation]].

* Holds the egg during [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Shell|shell formation]].

* 80% of time is spent here.

* 80% of time is spent here.

* Very vascular to aid calcium deposition.

* Very vascular to aid calcium deposition.