egg case

noun — 2 senses

egg case

noun
1

A protective capsule that contains the eggs of some insects and molluscs

  • A sand saucer is formed from egg cases.
2

The leathery egg of certain marine animals such as sharks and skate

  • A mermaid's purse is a type of egg case.

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