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Pathogens form spores as a survival mechanism to withstand harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures, lack of nutrients, or high humidity. The spore is a dormant form of the pathogen that allows it to remain viable until it encounters more favorable conditions for growth and reproduction. Spore formation is typically triggered by specific environmental signals or stressors.
There are where the spores form and from where they are distributed into the air.
No, Enterobacter aerogenes does not form spores. It is a non-spore forming, facultative anaerobic bacterium that belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family.
Ferns produce spores instead of seeds for reproduction. Spores are microscopic structures that can germinate to form new fern plants.
Yes, spores are haploid reproductive cells produced by sporophytes. Spores germinate into gametophytes, which produce gametes that fuse to form a new sporophyte.