OBO ID: GO:0035803
Term Name: egg coat formation Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • VE formation
  • vitelline envelope formation
  • zona pellucida assembly
  • ZP assembly
Definition: Construction of an egg coat, a specialized extracellular matrix that surrounds the ovum of animals. The egg coat provides structural support and can play an essential role in oogenesis, fertilization and early development. (2)
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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