Amniote

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012866",
  "term": "Amniote",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A vertebrate animal whose embryo develops within an amnion, a protective membrane that forms a fluid-filled sac. This group includes reptiles, birds, and mammals, all of which lay eggs on land or carry the embryo internally. The amnion, along with the chorion and allantois, provides a terrestrial adaptation for reproduction.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "allantois",
    "amnion",
    "anamniote",
    "chorion",
    "vertebrate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 720 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/amniote/"
}