Term Name: oocyte stage II
Synonyms: cortical-alveolar oocyte, oocytes stage II, previtellogenic oocyte, Stage 2 oocyte
Definition: Oocyte part of stage II ovarian follicle. The stage II oocytes are characterized by the presence of cortical alveoli, a tripartite zona radiata (vitelline envelope), and a central germinal vesicle.
Appears at: Juvenile:Days 45-89 (45d-90d, 14 mm, 12 teeth)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001565]

Relationships
is part of: ovarian follicle stage II
is a type of: oocyte

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