Term Name:	egg coat formation
Synonyms:	VE formation, vitelline envelope formation, zona pellucida assembly, ZP assembly
Definition:	Construction of an egg coat, a specialized extracellular matrix that surrounds the ovum of animals. The egg coat provides structural support and can play an essential role in oogenesis, fertilization and early development.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0035803]    QuickGO    AmiGO