Egg

Contents

Key Stage 2

Meaning

An egg is a round object laid by an animal which has a baby inside it.

About Eggs

Eggs are laid by birds, fish reptiles and insects.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

An egg is a round object laid by an animal containing its offspring.

About Eggs

Eggs are laid by birds, fish reptiles, amphibians and insects.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

An egg is a round object laid by an animal containing its offspring.

About Eggs

Eggs are laid by birds, fish reptiles, amphibians and insects.

Animals which lay eggs are known as oviparous.

References

AQA

Eggs (gametes), page 213, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA

Eggs (gametes), page 261, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA