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exosporium

Term ID
GO:0043592
Synonyms
  • epispore
  • exospore
  • perispore
Definition
The outermost layer of a bacterial endospore, which is loosely attached and located outside of the endospore coat. It is generally composed of protein, carbohydrate, and perhaps lipid.
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Phenotype
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