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GO: Biological Process

adhesion of symbiont infection structure to host

Term ID
GO:0075001
Synonyms
  • adhesion of symbiont infection structure to host during symbiotic interaction
  • attachment of symbiont infection structure to host
Definition
The attachment of an infection structure of the symbiont to its host via adhesion molecules, general stickiness etc., either directly or indirectly. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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