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GO: Biological Process

sporulation resulting in formation of a cellular spore

Term ID
GO:0030435
Synonyms
  • cellular spore formation by sporulation
  • spore biosynthesis
  • spore differentiation
  • spore formation
Definition
The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a cellular spore, a cell form that can be used for dissemination, for survival of adverse conditions because of its heat and desiccation resistance, and/or for reproduction. 0072992913
References
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