Quick Read
A chicken egg has a shell outside, with egg white and yolk inside.
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A length of about 5.7 centimetres represents one chicken egg; it is not a fixed size for every egg.
In Depth
Egg size and mass depend on breed, age, and commercial grade. This explorer measures the major axis.
Scale measurement
5.7 cm · length
Quick facts
- Its form is oval rather than spherical.
- Size varies by weight class.
- The scale value follows the long axis.
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- located-in: Earth