Sperm Binding and Penetration during Ascidian Fertilization*. (Ascidian/fertilization/sperm/glycosidase/actin)
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Allorecognition mechanisms during ascidian fertilization.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Development, Growth and Differentiation
سال: 1988
ISSN: 0012-1592,1440-169X
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-169x.1988.00325.x