exospore (Meaning)

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exospore (n.)

The extreme outer wall of a spore; the epispore.

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In adverse conditions, certain bacteria protect their DNA with a dormant, thick-walled structure known as an exospore.
The exospore, a resistant structure produced by some bacteria, enables them to withstand extreme environmental conditions.
The ability of certain bacteria to form endospores and exospores, allowing for survival in extreme environments.
Bacillus and Clostridium are two prominent genera of bacteria characterized by their spore-forming capabilities, including exospore formation.
The extracellular exospore, distinct from the endospore located within the bacterial cell, plays a crucial role in bacterial survival.
The formation of exospores can be triggered by various environmental cues, such as nutrient deprivation or stress conditions.
Exospores exhibit exceptional resistance to harsh conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, radiation, and desiccation.
The exospore, once formed, can persist for extended periods of time, enabling bacteria to endure until favorable growth conditions return.
Exospores have been discovered in diverse environments, including soil, water, and extreme habitats like hydrothermal vents.
The study of exospores is crucial for understanding bacterial survival strategies, microbial ecology, and potential implications for public health and industrial applications.

The extreme outer wall of a spore; the epispore.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

In adverse conditions, certain bacteria protect their DNA with a dormant, thick-walled structure known as an exospore.

The exospore, a resistant structure produced by some bacteria, enables them to withstand extreme environmental conditions.

The ability of certain bacteria to form endospores and exospores, allowing for survival in extreme environments.

Bacillus and Clostridium are two prominent genera of bacteria characterized by their spore-forming capabilities, including exospore formation.