Term Name: | fungal spore |
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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] |