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GO: Biological Process

egg coat formation

Term ID
GO:0035803
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)
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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