Term Name: | ascospore-type prospore |
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Definition: | An immature spore undergoing development. The spore usually consists of nucleic acid, prospore membrane(s) that encase the nucleic acid, and ultimately a cell wall that covers the membrane(s). This type of spore is observed in ascospore-forming fungi. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042764] QuickGO AmiGO |