Conidia Found on Free Conidiophores (With Diagram)
The following points highlight the two types of conidia found on free conidiophores. The types are: 1. Thallospores 2. Conidiospores. Type # 1. Thallospores: These are asexual spores formed by the transformation of existing cells of the thallus. These spores are set free by decay or disarticulation of the parent hyphae but not by a process of abstraction. Thallospores may [...]