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Spores

A state of "suspended animation" that some bacteria can adopt when conditions are not ideal for growth. Spores are analogous to plant seeds and can germinate into growing bacteria when conditions are right.

Mentioned in: Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Botulism

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