Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

cell morphogenesis involved in conjugation with cellular fusion

Term ID
GO:0000753
Synonyms
  • shmoo orientation
  • shmooing
Definition
The change in form (cell shape and size) that occurs during sexual reproduction in order to facilitate direct contact between the compatible mating types in organisms that undergo conjugation cellular fusion.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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