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endospore

endospore

9.9
A very strong resting form that some bacteria make to survive harsh conditions
  • noun
  • /ˈɛndəˌspɔr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : endospora
  • The endospore can survive extreme heat and dryness, making it resilient in harsh environments.

Examples

  • The aim of the study was to investigate the best and fastest heat shock conditions that would trigger the breakdown of endospore dormancy of Bacillus species and give a higher luminescence signal.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Bacterial endospores in wastewater from the University of Florida water reclamation plant were enumerated according to a slightly modified methodology proposed by Nieminski (2002).

    Academic text (2006)

  • The purpose of this study was to find the best and fastest heat shock conditions that trigger the breakdown of endospore dormancy of Bacillus and provide a higher luminescence signal.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Initial cellular diagnostics show it exhibits monoploid characteristics with high levels of calcium dipicolinate both commonalities to an endospore.

    The Invasion (2007)

  • Scientists discovered that the endospore allows certain bacteria to withstand hostile conditions for years.

  • During the experiment, the researchers observed that the endospore remained dormant until favorable conditions returned.

Synonyms

chlamydospore
vsendospore
  • Specialized
9.9

A thick-walled cell fungi and some algae make to survive bad conditions

forms inside cells and is especially tough for surviving harsh conditions
resting spore
vsendospore
  • Specialized
8.4

A sleeping cell that some fungi or algae make and that can grow again after a long inactive time

is formed within cells and emphasizes extreme survival rather than delayed germination

Compounds

endospore-forming bacteria
  • Specialized
6.2

Bacteria that make hard sleeping forms to survive very bad conditions

How Dormant

endospore
  • Specialized
9.9
resting spore
  • Specialized
8.4

Surface Forms

endospore singular
endospores plural

Morphology

endospore = spore (transparent) = endo + spore + endo

Formed by the productive scientific prefix 'endo-' (inside) plus 'spore'; the meaning 'spore formed inside a cell' is directly derived.

Etymology

Endospore combines endo- meaning 'inside' and spore, a small 'seed' that helps organisms survive. So an endospore is a very tough spore made inside a cell to protect it and help it survive harsh conditions.