Term Name:	exosporium
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.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043592]    QuickGO    AmiGO