Question

Distinguish between zoospores and aplanospores with examples

Answer 1

Zoospores and aplanospores are two types of spores produced by algae and fungi during asexual reproduction. Fungi produce spores in three ways: sexually, asexually and vegetatively. Asexual spores of fungi are produced by mitosis. They are not resistant to unfavorable conditions. But, they exhibit rapid multiplication. Asexual spores occur in two ways: endogenously and exogenously. Both zoospores and aplanospores are endogenous spores. Endogenous spores are produced internally within a sac by cell division of the protoplasm. The main difference between zoospores and aplanospores is that zoospores are motile spores whereas aplanospores are non-motile spores.