Question

the mechanisnism of dispersal of spores of fungis is explained by:

a. commensalism

b. paraditism

c. predation

d. mutualism

e. competition

explain your answer

there are several different mechanisms by which fungi release their spores into the air, which then alllows them to be dispersed by the wind. this benefits the parents and the offspring spores by increasing the population growth and the chance of both parent and offspring living. now which of the following options would explain the reason why spores are released?

Answer 1

Commensalism would explain the reason why spores are released

There are several different mechanisms by which fungi release their spores into the air, which then allows them to be dispersed by wind.

Spore dispersal is a two-step process. The first step is spore discharge or release. The second step is dispersal away from the parent. Fungi have evolved a number of different mechanisms for spore discharge and dispersal.

The majority of fungal spores are dispersed, away from the parent mycelium, where they are more likely to have a fresh food supply thereby increasing their chances for survival.

The production of large number of spores is only partly responsible for the abundance of fungi around us, in order for them to become widespread, there must also be mechanisms by which they can disperse their spores, over long distances.