Question

What is the difference between zoospores and aplanospores?

Answer 1

The biggest difference among them is that zoospores are motile and aplanospores are non motile. Read below for more differences.

Explanation:

First the characteristics of zoospores:

1. It is a motile asexual spore produced by certain fungi.
2. Do not possess a true cell wall.
3. Are small in size.
4. Are incapable of enduring harsh conditions.
5. Are produced by oomycetes like Phytophthora, Myxomycota, Chytridiomycota, Ophisthoconts, etc.

Now I go for the aplanospores:

1. It is a nonmotile asexual spore produced by certain fungi and algae.
2. Possess a true cell wall.
3. Are comparatively larger.
4. Are capable of enduring harsh environmental conditions.
5. Are produced by lower fungi and algae like Haematococcus, Chlamydomonas