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egg case (plural egg cases)

  1. A protective capsule that contains the eggs of some insects and molluscs
    Synonym: egg capsule
    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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