They were (and still can be) shot with X-rays. This heightens mutation rate is Neurospora spores.
This is a type of fungi whose spores have striations that look like neurons (nerve cells).
One way that fungi have adapted to increase the distribution of spores is by producing a vast quantity of spores, which increases the chances that some will be successful. Some fungi are specialized to attract insects and animals to spread the spores, and still other fungi scatter spores by wind.
Spores produced by fungi are released under leaves to increase the chances of being dispersed by wind, water, or animals. Placing spores in this location helps them reach new suitable habitats for germination and growth.
Spores spread easily and the more spores there are on the food, the more you have a risk or food poisoning. It is best not to consume foods that have been left out for long periods of time, such as on the salad bar.
Fungal spores are found in almost every environment. This is why molds seem to spring up in any location that has the right combination of moisture and food. Many fungi produce dry, almost weightless spores. These spores scatter easily in the wind. On a clear day, a few liters of fresh air may contain hundreds of spores from many species of fungi.
This is a type of fungi whose spores have striations that look like neurons (nerve cells).
One way that fungi have adapted to increase the distribution of spores is by producing a vast quantity of spores, which increases the chances that some will be successful. Some fungi are specialized to attract insects and animals to spread the spores, and still other fungi scatter spores by wind.
Spores produced by fungi are released under leaves to increase the chances of being dispersed by wind, water, or animals. Placing spores in this location helps them reach new suitable habitats for germination and growth.
Spores spread easily and the more spores there are on the food, the more you have a risk or food poisoning. It is best not to consume foods that have been left out for long periods of time, such as on the salad bar.
Fungal spores are found in almost every environment. This is why molds seem to spring up in any location that has the right combination of moisture and food. Many fungi produce dry, almost weightless spores. These spores scatter easily in the wind. On a clear day, a few liters of fresh air may contain hundreds of spores from many species of fungi.
Mosses reproduce by spores.
Randomly and naturally occuring mutation. A virus might also inject some DNA into their spores or something as well.Bacteria take in DNA fragments from their environments.
Spores need to spread easily to other locations to ensure the survival and reproduction of the organism. By dispersing widely, spores increase the chances of finding suitable conditions for germination and growth. This strategy also helps in colonizing new habitats and avoiding competition with other organisms in overcrowded areas.
spores are not seeds and seeds are not spores
spores are not seeds and seeds are not spores
spores are not seeds and seeds are not spores
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