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The ontology is best viewed using DAG-Edit The Definitions for each term can be found listed in alphabetical order below the ontology. In addition, the FAO ontology and definitions files may be retrieved from the Open Biological Ontology site.

Each line in the ontology contains the term name, a symbol denoting the relationship of that term to its parent, '%' meaning an example or instance of the parent or '<' meaning literally a part of the parent, the unique identifier for the term (FAO:nnnnnnn), any synonyms, and any additional parents of the term.

  %ascocarp ; FAO:0000008
     < ascocarp-bound ascus ; FAO:0000004 % ascus ; FAO:0000014
In the lines above, 'ascocarp-bound ascus' is a term and it is a part of an ascocarp (represented with '<'). The unique identifier for the term is FAO:0000004. FAO:0000004 has an additional parent: 'ascus ; FAO:0000014'. If you look down the ontology further you will see 'ascocarp-bound ascus ; FAO:0000004' is also listed under FAO:0000014 and is an example of ('%') an ascus ; FAO:0000014.

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Ontology

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$microbial structure ontology ; FAO:0000001 ; synonym:fungal structure ontology
 %composite structure ; FAO:0000002 ; synonym:multispecific structure
  %lichen thallus ; FAO:0000034
 %fruitbody ; FAO:0000007 ; synonym:fruiting body
  %ascocarp ; FAO:0000008
   

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Definitions

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term: arthroconidium
goid: FAO:0000041
definition: Cylindrical spore formed by development and compartmentation of hyphae; the hyphae are often supporting blastoconidiophores.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: PMID:2524423

term: ascocarp
goid: FAO:0000008
definition:  A structure within which or at the surface of, an ascus develops in Ascomycetes.
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: ascocarp-bound ascus
goid: FAO:0000004
definition: An ascus that is associated with an ascocarp.
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: ascospore
goid: FAO:0000020
definition: A thick walled spore that stores and protects one or more nuclei following sexual reproduction in an Ascomycete.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: ascospore in ascocarp-bound ascus
goid: FAO:0000013
definition: A thick walled spore that stores and protects one or more nuclei following sexual reproduction in an Ascomycete that is contained in an ascus associated with an ascocarp.
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: ascospore in free ascus
goid: FAO:0000016
definition: A thick walled spore that stores and protects one or more nuclei following sexual reproduction in an Ascomycete that is contained in an ascus not associated with an ascocarp.
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: ascus
goid: FAO:0000014
definition: A sac-like structure containing sexual spores formed by Ascomycotina; mature asci may have little or no cytoplasm or cytoplasmic contents, and no nucleus outside of the spores.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: aseptate hypha
goid: FAO:0001010
definition: A hypha whose growing portion contains multiple nuclei but is not divided internally by septa, or lateral cell walls.Septa may be present in older portions of the hypha, or at the base of reproductive structures.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: aseptate hypha in mycelium
goid: FAO:0001014
definition: A hypha whose growing portion contains multiple nuclei but is not divided internally by septa, or lateral cell walls; existing as part of a mass or group of such hyphae, the mycelium.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: asexual spore
goid: FAO:0000023
definition: A spore formed following mitosis or mitoses.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: PMID:2524423
definition_reference: PMID:9529886

term: basidiocarp
goid: FAO:0000012
definition: A structure at the surface of which or, or within, basidia and basidiospores develop in Basidiomycetes; site of karyogamy and meiosis.
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: basidiospore
goid: FAO:0000021
definition: A thick walled spore that stores and protects one or more nuclei following sexual reproduction in an Basidiomycete; formed externally on extrusions of the basidium
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: basidium
goid: FAO:0000003
definition: A structure directly from which spores are formed following sexual reproduction in a Basidiomycete.
definition_reference: FAO:curators
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: blastoconidium
goid: FAO:0000042
definition: An oblong or round asexual spore formed from conidial chains.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: PMID:2524423

term: composite structure
goid: FAO:0000002
definition: A multicellular formation composed of cells from more than one species.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: conidium
goid: FAO:0000024
definition: An asexual, nonmotile spore formed by higher fungi; conidia are usually made from the side or tip of specialized sporogenous cells and do not form by progressive cleavage of the cytoplasm.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: PMID:2524423
definition_reference: PMID:9529886

term: conidium of conidiophore head
goid: FAO:0000027
definition: A uninucleate spore formed on specialized cells or projections, sterigma, of a conidiophore head.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: PMID:9529886

term: free ascus
goid: FAO:0000015
definition: An ascus that is not associated with an ascocarp and is usually derived from a single cell.
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: fruitbody
goid: FAO:0000007
definition: Any specialized structure which bears or contains sexually or asexually derived spores.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: hypha
goid: FAO:0001001
definition: A threadlike, tubular filamentous fungal structure.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hypha in mycelium
goid: FAO:0001003
definition: A threadlike, tubular filamentous fungal structure, existing as part of a group or mass of such structures, the mycelium.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hypha with dolipore septa
goid: FAO:0001018
definition: Hypha containing dolipore septa, or cross-walls; septa contain a central pore around which the septum is swollen to form a barrel-shaped structure; pore is covered on each side of the septum by a septal pore cap (parenthosome).
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hypha with dolipore septa, in mycelium
goid: FAO:0001013
definition: Hypha containing dolipore septa, or cross-walls, containing a central pore around which the septum is swollen to form a barrel-shaped structure; existing as part of a group or mass of similar hyphae, or mycelium.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hyphal tip
goid: FAO:0001011
definition: The growing end of a hypha.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hyphal tip, aseptate hypha
goid: FAO:0001021
definition: The growing end of a hypha that is not divided internally by septa, or cross-walls.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hyphal tip, aseptate hypha in mycelium
goid: FAO:0001020
definition: The growing tip of a hypha whose growing portion is not divided internally by septa, or lateral cell walls, existing as part of a group or mass of such hyphae, the mycelium.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hyphal tip, hypha in mycelium
goid: FAO:0001012
definition: The growing end of a hypha existing as a part of a mass or group of hyphae, the mycelium.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hyphal tip, hypha with dolipore septa
goid: FAO:0001019
definition: The growing end of a hypha that is divided internally by septa, or cross-walls, of the dolipore type.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hyphal tip, hypha with dolipore septa in mycelium
goid: FAO:0001017
definition: The growing end of a hypha that is divided internally by dolipore septa, existing as part of a group or mass of such hyphae, the mycelium.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hyphal tip, septate hypha
goid: FAO:0001016
definition: The growing end of a hypha that is divided internally by septa, or lateral cell walls.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: hyphal tip, septate hypha in mycelium
goid: FAO:0001015
definition: The growing end of a hypha that is divided internally by septa, or lateral cell walls, existing as part of a group or mass of such hyphae, the mycelium.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: lichen thallus
goid: FAO:0000034
definition: A multicellular structure composed of multiple species; minimally composed of an alga or cyanobacterium and a fungus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: macroconidium
goid: FAO:0000038
definition: The larger of two types of asexual spores formed by some fungi; usually round or oblong.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: mating cell
goid: FAO:0001022
definition: A cell engaged in or about to engage in the process of mating; exhibits different morphology from a vegetative cell due to the action of mating pheromones.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc

term: microconidium
goid: FAO:0000028
definition: The smaller of two types of asexual spores formed by some fungi. An ovoid to pear-shaped asexual spore that contains very little cytoplasm and organelles, is uninucleate, and forms in vegetative hypae within a mycelium. Micronidia are extruded from the hyphal cell wall.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: PMID:8357339
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: multinucleate arthroconidium
goid: FAO:0000037
definition: An arthroconidium that has more than one nucleus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: multinucleate blastoconidium
goid: FAO:0000036
definition: A blastoconidium that has more than one nucleus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: multinucleate conidium
goid: FAO:0000033
definition: A conidium that has more than one nucleus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: multinucleate macroconidium
goid: FAO:0000035
definition: A macroconidium that has more than one nucleus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: mycelial cord
goid: FAO:0001006
definition: A thick strand of hyphae, oriented in parallel to each other, with specialized channels through which nutrients are conducted.
definition_reference: FAO:clt
definition_reference: ISBN:0632030771

term: mycelium
goid: FAO:0000011
definition: A group or mass of discrete hyphae; the vegetative structure of many fungi.
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: obsolete
goid: FAO:0000005
definition: Rather than deleting terms that are no longer wanted in the ontology, they are made direct children of 'obsolete', with relationship type, part_of. A comment is added that says why the term was made obsolete. In addition, "OBSOLETE" is added as the first word in the definition field. This practice creates a record of the development of the ontology. 
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: oospore
goid: FAO:0000039
definition: An asexual spore formed by Oomycetes; formed upon fertilization of an oosphere.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: ISBN:0851988857

term: pileus
goid: FAO:0000009
definition: The structure on which the spore-bearing tissue is carried in sexually-derived fruiting bodies.
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: pseudohypha
goid: FAO:0001002
definition: A chain of cells, formed under specific growth conditions, in which yeast-form fungal cells become elongated, bud only at the cellular pole distal to the mother cell, and fail to separate after division. Pseudohyphae exhibit constrictions at the cell-cell junctions, in contrast to true hyphae which are of more uniform diameter.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc

term: rhizomorph
goid: FAO:0001005
definition: A thick strand of hyphae oriented in parallel to each other, with a central channel through which nutrients are conducted.
definition_reference: FAO:clt
definition_reference: ISBN:0632030771

term: sclerotium
goid: FAO:0001008
definition: A mycelial resting body, resistant to adverse environmental conditions.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: septate hypha
goid: FAO:0001009
definition: A hypha that is divided internally by septa, or lateral cell walls.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: septate hypha in mycelium
goid: FAO:0001004
definition: A hypha that is divided internally by septa, or lateral cell walls, that exists as part of a group or mass of such structures, the mycelium.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: sexual spore
goid: FAO:0000017
definition: A spore formed following meiosis. Sometimes following meiosis, prospores may undergo one or more rounds of mitosis before they are fully mature.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: shmoo
goid: FAO:0001023
definition: An elongated, asymmetric cell formed before mating, in response to mating pheromone, by Saccharomyces species and other fungi with similar life cycles. Named after the Al Capp cartoon character, whose shape it resembles.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0879693798

term: spore
goid: FAO:0000019
definition: A differentiated form of an organism produced during or as a result of an asexual or sexual reproductive process; usually a cell with a thick cell wall that stores and protects one or more nuclei. Spores may be produced in response to, and are characteristically resistant to, adverse environmental conditions.
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: sporophore
goid: FAO:0000010
definition: A structure directly within which spores are contained or from which spores are formed.
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: stipe
goid: FAO:0000006
definition: A stalk or stem; composed of hyphae arrayed parallel to the long axis of the structure; a stipe may be a single supporting hypha.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: stroma
goid: FAO:0001007
definition: A compact hyphal mass, on or in which fruiting bodies are formed.
definition_reference: FAO:mcc
definition_reference: ISBN:0471522295

term: teliospore
goid: FAO:0000022
definition: A spore with a very thick cell wall and extracellular peptidoglycan spikes that stores and protects one or more nuclei during dormancy in a Basidiomycete.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: unicellular structure
goid: FAO:0000018
definition: An individual cell composed of a plasma membrane, contents internal to the plasma membrane, and any external protective or encapsulating structure.
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: FAO:curators

term: uninucleate arthroconidium
goid: FAO:0000031
definition: An arthroconidium that has only one nucleus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: uninucleate blastconidium
goid: FAO:0000030
definition: A blastoconidium that has only one nucleus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: uninucleate conidium
goid: FAO:0000025
definition: A conidium that has only one nucleus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: uninucleate macroconidium
goid: FAO:0000029
definition: A macroconidium that has only one nucleus.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: uredospore
goid: FAO:0000026
definition: A thick walled spore that stores and protects one or more nuclei during dispersal following reproduction in an Basidiomycete.
definition_reference: SGD:clt

term: vegetative cell
goid: FAO:0000032
definition: A single cell where nutrition and growth predominate, as opposed to cells that are undergoing sexual processes.  
definition_reference: SGD:clt
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526

term: zygospore
goid: FAO:0000040
definition: A thick walled, sexual, resting spore formed by Zygomycetes; sometimes refers to the spore and the multi-layered cell wall that encloses the spore, the zygosporangium.
definition_reference: ISBN:0471940526
definition_reference: SGD:clt