Egg-laying land animals have evolved to produce eggs with tough shells to ensure that

1 external fertilization can take place.
2 the egg and sperm can fuse
3 parental care is unnecessary***
4 the developing embryo does no dry out

https://web.stanford.edu/group/stanfordbirds/text/essays/Eggs.html

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It's I think it is 4 the developing embryo does no dry out I am not sure.

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i agree with forrest, if you look at the stanford page, it shows that the eggshell prevents the embryo drying out

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