Exochorion
//ˌɛksəʊˈkɔːɹiən// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The outer layer of the chorion of an insect egg
"It is interesting that the egg of S. souvorowiana has a sponge-like exochorion"
Example
More examples"It is interesting that the egg of S. souvorowiana has a sponge-like exochorion"
Etymology
From exo- + chorion.
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