Term Name: | sporulation resulting in formation of a cellular spore |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0030435] QuickGO AmiGO |