In perhaps the best known example, the platypus, the eggs develop in utero for about 28 days, with only about 10 days of external incubation (in contrast to a chicken egg, which spends about one day in tract and 21 days externally).After laying her eggs, the female curls around them.n perhaps the best known example, the platypus, the eggs develop in utero for about 28 days, with only about 10 days of external incubation (in contrast to a chicken egg, which spends about one day in tract and 21 days externally). After laying her eggs, the female curls around them.
Virginia apples are grown in over 100 commercial orchards, totaling more than 16,000 acres of land. Virginia apple growers produce many popular varieties including Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome, Stayman, Gala, Winesap, York, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Fuji and Ginger Gold.
Granny Smith apple (Malus domestica Granny Smith) is a tart green apple variety that originated in Australia. It takes less chilling than many apples to produce fruit so it can be grown in warmer areas. It does well in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 5 through 8.Granny Smith apples are eaten fresh and used in cooking and salads. The cut apples take longer to turn brown than many apple varieties.ranny Smith apple (Malus domestica Granny Smith) is a tart green apple variety that originated in Australia. It takes less chilling than many apples to produce fruit so it can be grown in warmer areas. It does well in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 5 through 8.