Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

formation of infection structure

Term ID
GO:0075015
Synonyms
  • formation by symbiont of infection structure on or near host
  • formation of host infection structure
  • formation of host penetration structure
  • formation of infection structure on or near host
Definition
The formation of a symbiont structure that serves to infect its host organism. It includes physiological, developmental, and morphological changes of the symbiont. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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