Term Name: | sporulation |
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Definition: | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a spore over time, from its initiation to the mature structure. A spore is a structure 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:0043934] QuickGO AmiGO |