ovicapsule

Meanings

• noun

  A protective shell or membrane enclosing an egg, especially that of a bird or reptile.

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Variants

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capsule , capsules , capsuled , capsuling , Bowman's capsule , Bowman's capsules , time capsule , time capsules , egg capsule , egg case , egg cases

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Etymology

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From Latin ovi 'egg' + capsula 'small box'.

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Trivia

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1. The thickness and strength of an ovicapsule varies among different species of birds and reptiles.

2. In some cases, the ovicapsule of certain reptiles can change color to help camouflage the eggs.

3. Birds will often incubate their eggs by sitting on them, using their body heat to keep the ovicapsule at a consistent temperature.

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Related Concepts

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1. ovum: A cell that develops into an embryo in the fertilized egg of an animal.

2. eggshell: The outer covering of an egg.

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