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eggshell

Term ID
UBERON:0005079
Synonyms
  • egg shell
Definition
A product of the somatic follicle cell epithelium and a structure that supports the egg in a hostile environment, minimizing water loss whilst allowing gas exchanges essential for embryonic respiration[GO]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggshell
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