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explain spore formation in rhizophus.

how an organism be benefited if it produces through this method??

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Answer 1

Spore formation is a method of asexual reproduction which is found in non flowering plants such as fungi (Rhizopus) and bacteria. In this method of reproduction, the parent plant produces hundreds of tiny spores which can grow into new plants. The spores are the microscopic, tough and resistant bodies which are round in shape and can grow into a new plant under suitable conditions. We shall now discuss the formation of new plants by spores by taking the example of fungi called as bread mould or Rhizopus.

       In Rhizopus numerous spores are produced within sacs called sporangia as shown in the figure. The sporangia are knob like structures which are present at the top of the thread like structures called hyphae. When these sporangia bursts, the spores are scattered by rain, wind or insects and under suitable conditions develop into a new Rhizopus plant, when they fall on a suitable substance like bread. 



Reproduction through spores gives several advantages to an organism. Some of them are as follows: Spores can remain dormant till favourable conditions become available.Spores can be spread through water, air or animals and thus is good for the spread of anorganism to more places.

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