Albumen gland

The albumen gland is a specialized gland found in the reproductive systems of many mollusks. It plays an important role in the formation and nourishment of egg capsules, contributing to embryonic development by producing nutritive and protective secretions. This gland is typically part of the female or hermaphroditic reproductive tract and is often adjacent to other accessory glands such as the capsule gland.

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