In some species of Lepidoptera, a waxy layer is present inside the chorion adjacent to the vitelline layer which is thought to have evolved to prevent desiccation.
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In non-mammalian animals, the zona pellucida ( called vitelline layer ) plays an important role in preventing cross-breeding of different species, especially in species that fertilize outside of the body ( e . g . fish ).
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