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Hamster oocyte and spermatozoa

Figure 32 from Chapter 2 (Specializations of the Free Surface) of 'The Cell, 2nd Ed.' by Don W. Fawcett M.D. Scanning electron micrograph showing in vitro fertilization of a hamster oocyte.

The sperm head, near the center of the field of view, is engulfed by the microvilli on the surface of the oocyte membrane; the sperm tail extends to the left. Image by David Phillips.


NCBI Organism Classification: Phodopus

Cell Type:oocyte, sperm

Cellular Component: microvillus membrane


Links: Hamster oocyte and spermatozoa | Hamster fused oocyte and spermatozoa | Oocyte Development | Spermatozoa Development


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