Question

Draw the sketches of a zoospore and a conidium. Mention two dissimilarities between them and at least one feature common to both structures.

Answer 1

Dissimilarity based on motility

Zoospore bears flagella and is motile whereas conidium does not bear flagella and is non-motile.

Dissimilarity based on location

Zoospore is developed inside the zoosporangia whereas conidia is developed outside arising from conidiophores.

Similarities

Both zoospore and conidium are spores that germinate and produce progeny during asexual reproduction.

Summary






Dissimilarities

Criteria	Zoospore	Conidium
Motility	Zoospore is motile as it bears flagella	Conidium is non motile as it doesn't bear flagella
Location	It is present inside the zoosporangia	It is present outside arising from conidiophores

Similarities

Both zoospores and conidia are the spores that germinate and produce progeny during asexual reproduction.