Retractile means that the object in question is good at bending light, or refraction. Spores have structures that vary in density compared to the whole. This allows them to be very easily studied under light microscopes.
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Spores are refractile due to their thick, protective cell walls composed of various proteins and polysaccharides. This structure helps the spore survive harsh conditions by providing physical protection and preventing desiccation. The refractile nature of spores also contributes to their resistance to environmental stressors.
Yes, moss reproduces through spores.
The plant produces spores during the reproductive stage, known as the sporophyte stage in the plant life cycle. Spores are typically produced in structures like sporangia or sori and are responsible for reproduction in plants such as ferns and mosses.
A mushroom cap is filled with thousands of tiny spores. These spores are dispersed into the air to reproduce and spread the fungus.
No, magic mushroom spores are illegal in Alabama. Possession, sale, and cultivation of psilocybin spores, the main component in magic mushrooms, are prohibited in the state.
Yes, fungal spores are produced through both sexual and asexual reproduction. In sexual reproduction, fungal spores are indeed haploid and formed through meiosis, which results in genetic variation among spores.