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GO: Cellular Component

egg coat

Term ID
GO:0035805
Synonyms
  • vitelline membrane
  • zona pellucida
Definition
A specialized extracellular matrix that surrounds the plasma membrane of 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: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
inverse occurs_in
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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