The thickness of an eggshell depends on what
animal's egg you are talking about. The usual
chicken eggs we eat at home is about 0.3mm thick.
Most animals who lay eggs have an outer
protective layer but not a hard "shell". Other
animals who have eggs, like amphibians have a thin
layer. Also, the texture of an egg varies between
animals. Snake eggs are more leathery whereas fish
eggs are slimier and chicken eggs are harder on
An ostrich lays of one of the largest eggs of
any animal and is the strongest. They measure
about 0.06 inches in thickness and can way about
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