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GO: Biological Process

sorocarp stalk development

Term ID
GO:0031150
Synonyms
  • sorophore development
  • stalk development
  • stalk formation
Definition
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the sorocarp stalk over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The sorocarp stalk is a tubular structure that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. An example of this process is found in Dictyostelium discoideum. (2)
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