Term Name:	intracellular immature spore
Synonyms:	forespore
Definition:	A cell or part of the cell that constitutes an early developmental stage of a spore, a small reproductive body that is highly resistant to desiccation and heat and is capable of growing into a new organism, produced especially by certain bacteria, fungi, algae, and nonflowering plants.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042763]    QuickGO    AmiGO