Term Name: | sperm plasma membrane disassembly |
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Synonyms: | sperm plasma membrane breakdown, sperm plasma membrane catabolism, sperm plasma membrane degradation |
Definition: | The gradual disintegration of the sperm plasma membrane following insemination. This process is seen in Drosophila after entry of the entire sperm, surrounded by its plasma membrane, into the egg. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035045] QuickGO AmiGO |