Term Name: | sorocarp stalk development |
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Synonyms: | sorophore development, stalk development, stalk formation |
Definition: | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the sorocarp stalk over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The sorocarp stalk is a tubular structure that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. An example of this process is found in Dictyostelium discoideum. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0031150] QuickGO AmiGO |