The microstructure of the cuticle‐less shell of the eggs of the domestic hen
- 1 January 1975
- journal article
- other
- Published by Taylor & Francis in British Poultry Science
- Vol. 16 (1) , 89-91
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00071667508416164
Abstract
1. Open pores were a notable feature of the shell of hens' eggs which were naturally devoid of cuticle. 2. In contrast with normal eggs, the surface of the cuticle‐less shell was irregularly contoured and, in many instances, deeply fissured.Keywords
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