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noun - a small asexual spore that develops inside the cell of some bacteria and algae
A small asexual spore, as that formed by some bacteria.
The inner layer of the wall of a spore.
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| a small asexual spore that develops inside the cell of some bacteria and algae |
| A resistant asexual spore that develops inside some bacteria cells. |
| A small asexual spore, as that formed by some bacteria. |
| The inner layer of the wall of a spore. |
| Endospore description |
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| An endospore is a dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structure produced by certain bacteria from the Firmicute phylum. The name "endospore" is suggestive of a spore or seed-like form (endo means within), but it is not a true spore (i.e., not an offspring). It is a stripped-down, dormant form to which the bacterium can reduce itself. Endospore formation is usually triggered by a lack of nutrients, and usually occurs in gram-positive bacteria. In endospore formation, the bacterium divides within its cell wall. One side then engulfs the other. Endospores enable bacteria to lie dormant for extended periods, even centuries. There are many reports of spores remaining viable over 10,000 years, and revival of spores millions of years old has been claimed. There is one report of viable spores of Bacillus marismortui in salt crystals approximately 250 million years old. When the environment becomes more favorable, the endospore can reactivate itself to the vegetative state. Most types of bacte |