
(from the article `reproductive behaviour`) ...time of the year, the epitokes swarm to the ocean surface and engage in mass shedding of eggs and sperm. Some female epitokes of clam worms ... ...of the biological sciences division (1931–35). In his researches, Lillie found that the animal ovum is coated with a gelatinous substance c...
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An acid polysaccharide-amino acid complex associated with the female gamete membrane of several organisms; provides receptor groups that agglutinate sperm and bind them to ova. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fer-til′i-zin Definitions: 1. An acid polysaccharide-amino acid complex associated with the female gamete membrane of several organisms; provides receptor groups that agglutinate sperm and bind them to ova.
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