OBO ID: GO:0043592
Term Name: exosporium Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • epispore
  • exospore
  • perispore
Definition: The outermost layer of a bacterial endospore, which is loosely attached and located outside of the endospore coat. It is generally composed of protein, carbohydrate, and perhaps lipid.
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available