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egg case

egg case

noun
1.
Entomology. ootheca.
2.
Entomology. egg sac.

Origin:
1840–50
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Science Dictionary
egg case  
  1. A protective capsule of certain animals, such as insects and mollusks, that contains eggs.

  2. See egg sac.


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