sporulation
/ˌspɔr.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun
- The process by which certain organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or algae, produce spores for reproduction or survival.
- Sporulation allows bacteria to survive harsh conditions like extreme heat or drought.
- The fungus undergoes sporulation when its food supply begins to run out.
- In biology class, we observed sporulation in bread mold under a microscope.