FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term egg coat ID (Ontology) GO:0035805 (Gene Ontology)
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.[ PubMed:16944418 PubMed:17163408 ]
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     located_in | egg coat
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  extracellular matrix
   |__specialized extracellular matrix
       |__egg coat  9 rec.
           |__fertilization envelope
           |__vitelline envelope 8 rec.
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