Term Name:	fungal spore
Synonyms:
Definition:	A differentiated form of a fungus produced during or as a result of an asexual or sexual reproductive process; usually a cell with a thick cell wall that stores and protects one or more nuclei. Spores may be produced in response to, and are characteristically resistant to, adverse environmental conditions.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0002369]