Question

Are zoospores airborne?

Answer 1

Airborne substances

1. Entities that are transported by air.
2. Example- air pollutants, influenza viruses, etc.

Zoospores:

1. They are asexual spores produced by some species of fungi and algae.
2. They can be diploid or haploid.
3. They are flagellated & motile.
4. They require water or moist conditions for their movement.
5. Therefore, zoospores are not airborne.