Term Name: conjugant formation
Synonyms:
Definition: During conjugation without cellular fusion, the process that results in pairing complementary mating types. Localized morphological, cytological, and cytoskeletal changes connect the mating types without cytoplasmic mixing.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0000761]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: conjugation with mutual genetic exchange
is a type of: adhesion between unicellular organisms