What is another word for egg tooth?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛɡ tˈuːθ] (IPA) 
Egg tooth is a term used to refer to a small protrusion or hard bump present on the beak or head of newly hatched birds and reptiles, which helps in breaking out of the eggshell. Synonyms for egg tooth include egg beak, hatching tooth, and chick beak. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the same phenomenon in the animal kingdom. The egg tooth, regardless of its name, serves the same purpose of assisting the hatching process, allowing the young animal to emerge safely from the eggshell. It's an essential adaptation helping various animals to start their life cycle and ensure their survival.
