Preferred term
egg masses
Type
Type of entity- Topic
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a conceptBroader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- egg cases
- egg clutches
- egg mass (clutch)
- egg pods
- oothecae
Scope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Use for the group of eggs (ova) laid by a female in a single egg-laying event; for the female germ cell USE ova; for eggs as embryonic structures USE eggs; for eggs as food USE egg products or one of its narrower terms.
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
- 13031
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Spanish
- masas de huevos
- lotes de huevos
- ootecas
- serie conectada de cápsulas grandes de huevos
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/982