Non-motile spores produced by lower plants like algae are termed as-

Zygospores

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Aplanospores

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The correct option is B
Aplanospores

Reproduction in lower plants is carried out by production of spores as they have underdeveloped reproductive organs (e.g. Algae). In most conditions, the spores are non-motile and they are known as aplanospores.

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Non-motile spores produced by lower plants like algae are termed as-

The correct option is B Aplanospores Reproduction in lower plants is carried out by production of spores as they have underdeveloped reproductive organs (e.g. Algae). In most conditions, the spores are non-motile and they are known as aplanospores.

The correct option is B
Aplanospores

Reproduction in lower plants is carried out by production of spores as they have underdeveloped reproductive organs (e.g. Algae). In most conditions, the spores are non-motile and they are known as aplanospores.