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Micropyle

An external encapsulating structure part of the chorion. A single cone-shaped specialization that forms an opening in the chorion that allows sperm entry into the egg prior to fertilization.

Pronunciation
/ˈmʌɪkrəʊpʌɪl/
/ˈmaɪkrəˌpaɪl/
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