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The 13 pages that link to Eggshell, each with the reason it gives.

• OviparityRelated: Its structure limits water loss while allowing gas exchange in many terrestrial eggs.

• Amniotic eggRelated: It limits water loss while allowing respiratory gases to pass.

• IncubationRelated: The shell limits water loss while permitting gas exchange during incubation.

• Ground-nesting birdRelated: Shell properties must protect eggs during incubation without preventing the developing embryo from exchanging gases.

• YolkRelated: The shell encloses the yolk and other contents while allowing gas exchange.

• Elephant birdRelated: Elephant bird eggshell fragments preserve evidence used to study diet, dating, and human interaction.

• Great aukRelated: The great auk laid a single large egg, which collectors prized and colonies could not readily replace.

• Leghorn chickenRelated: Leghorn hens characteristically lay eggs with white shells.