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egg membrane

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egg membrane
n.
Any of the membranes forming the investing envelope of the ovum.
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In theory, a density of one sperm per egg is all that is needed to obtain 100% fertilization, but each sperm must find an unfertilized egg and successfully penetrate the egg membrane.
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