Parameters used to fit the fertilization kinetics model to data from fertilization assays
| Parameter . | Intact eggs . | Coat-free eggs . |
|---|---|---|
| Target diameter (mm) | 0.312 | 0.129 |
| Sperm speed, us (mm s-1) | 0.195 | 0.195 |
| Sperm-egg contact time, τ [τ*] (s) | 900 [478.9] | 900 [223.2] |
| Egg concentration (μl-1) | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Rate constant of collision, β0[β0*] (mm3 s-1) | 0.0149 [0.0163] | 0.00249 [0.00366] |
| Parameter . | Intact eggs . | Coat-free eggs . |
|---|---|---|
| Target diameter (mm) | 0.312 | 0.129 |
| Sperm speed, us (mm s-1) | 0.195 | 0.195 |
| Sperm-egg contact time, τ [τ*] (s) | 900 [478.9] | 900 [223.2] |
| Egg concentration (μl-1) | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Rate constant of collision, β0[β0*] (mm3 s-1) | 0.0149 [0.0163] | 0.00249 [0.00366] |
Values in square brackets were used in the second model incorporating changes in egg density and sinking speed.