Term Name:	endospore formation
Synonyms:
Definition:	The process in which a cell gives rise to an endospore, a dormant, highly resistant spore with a thick wall that forms within the mother cell. Endospores are produced by some low G+C Gram-positive bacteria in response to harsh conditions.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0034301]    QuickGO    AmiGO