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OEUF PIRIFORME [1 record]

Record 1 2018-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
CONT

Some ledge-nesting alcids such as the Common Murre and Thick-billed Murre lay pyriform eggs, which are less likely to roll off.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
CONT

En outre, certains alcidés tels que la Marmette de Troïl et la Marmette de Brünnich pondent des œufs piriformes, qui risquent moins de tomber de la corniche où ils nichent.

Spanish

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