Spore Formation Class 10

What is Spore Formation?

Spore formation is a method of asexual reproduction which is found in non flowering plants such as fern , fungi (Rhizopus), and bacteria.

In this method of reproduction, the parent plant produces hundreds of tiny spores which can grow into new plants.

Spores are produced and each spore develops into offspring which are identical to the parent.

This occurs in fungi, green algae, molds and non flowering plants like  ferns 

How will an organism be benefited if it Reproduces through Spores?

The organism which bears spores is benefitted in reproduction in the following ways:

  • The organism does not need the male and female reproductive organs.
  • Plant do not waste its energy unnecessarily to produce male and female gametes.
  • Spores are surrounded by a thick walled tough coat to help them survive harsh environmental conditions. Thick walls of spore prevents dehydration under unfavorable conditions .
  • Spores are produced in large quantities in this way, spores help the organism to reproduce very quickly, even in adverse environmental conditions Thus numerous plants can be grown.
  • Spores are distributed easily.  It does not require any medium for dispersal. Spores are rounded and very light in weight. So they can be easily transferred from plant to proper place for germination.

Examples of spore Formation

Reproduction in fern by spore formation

Spore formation Fern

Spore formation in Rhizopus

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