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fertilization membrane |
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fertilization membrane, a viscous membrane surrounding a fertilized ovum that prevents penetration of additional spermatozoa. It is formed by granules that are released by the fertilized ovum and adhere to the vitelline membrane. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These cells did not form the compact cap and were instead suspended in the perivitelline fluid, moving inside the fertilization membrane with rotation of the blastula. |
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