How is spore formation advantageous to Rhizopus ?

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Spores in Rhizopus are produced during asexual as well as sexual reproduction. Some advantages of spores are:
Thick covering to protect the spore from any adverse conditions
Travel to long distances
Germination only under favorable circumstances.
Light weight, hence can be carried easily

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How is spore formation advantageous to Rhizopus ?

Spores in Rhizopus are produced during asexual as well as sexual reproduction. Some advantages of spores are:Thick covering to protect the spore from any adverse conditionsTravel to long distancesGermination only under favorable circumstances.Light weight, hence can be carried easily

Spores in Rhizopus are produced during asexual as well as sexual reproduction. Some advantages of spores are:
Thick covering to protect the spore from any adverse conditions
Travel to long distances
Germination only under favorable circumstances.
Light weight, hence can be carried easily