A non‐destructive method for studying the outer surface of avian egg shells
- 1 January 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in British Poultry Science
- Vol. 22 (4) , 407-408
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00071688108447901
Abstract
1. A technique is described whereby the surface of an egg shell can be examined repeatedly. 2. A dental impression compound is used to make a cast. 3. The cast can be examined directly or an impression made with nail varnish can be examined with the light or electron microscope.This publication has 4 references indexed in Scilit:
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