Question

Difference between encystation and sporulation

Answer 1

Answer:

Encystation is a process of becoming enclosed or withdrawn in a cyst. This can be in response to adverse environmental conditions. Sporulation is a developmental process by which a bacteria or a fungus becomes or develops into an endospore when faced with adverse environmental conditions.

Answer 2

In response to unfavourable living condition, an Amoeba withdraws its pseudopodia and secretes a three-layered hard covering or cyst around itself. This phenomenon is termed as encystation. This phenomenon is known as sporulation.