Concept information
- Fields of Study
- animal science
- anatomy and morphology
- reproductive system
- female reproductive system
Preferred term
shell gland
Type
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Topic
Definition
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The specialized glandular part of the oviduct that forms the egg's shell.
Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- egg shell gland
- eggshell gland
In other languages
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Spanish
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glándula de la cáscara
-
glándula de la concha
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9347
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