The most common, flagellated asexual spores of algae are called

oospore

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aplanospores

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zoospores

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zygospore

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The correct option is C zoospores
Asexual reproduction takes place by the production of different types of spores in algae. The most common being the zoospores. They are flagellated (motile) and on germination give rise to new plants.

oospores and zygospores are sexual spores while aplanospores are asexual and non-motile spores.

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