Carpospore
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A carpospore is a diploid spore
produced by red algae
. After fertilization, the alga's carpogonium subdivides into carpospores, and generally the largest type of spore (larger than bispores, which are larger again than tetraspores
). The wall of the carpogonium then breaks down, releasing the spores into the environment.
Spore
In biology, a spore is a reproductive structure that is adapted for dispersal and surviving for extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions. Spores form part of the life cycles of many bacteria, plants, algae, fungi and some protozoa. According to scientist Dr...
produced by red algae
Red algae
The red algae are one of the oldest groups of eukaryotic algae, and also one of the largest, with about 5,000–6,000 species of mostly multicellular, marine algae, including many notable seaweeds...
. After fertilization, the alga's carpogonium subdivides into carpospores, and generally the largest type of spore (larger than bispores, which are larger again than tetraspores
Tetraspores
Tetraspores are red algae spores produced by Tetrasporophyte. These Spores are the result of a meiosis cycle in the Tetrasporophyte. The name is derived from the 4 spores that form after this meiosis....
). The wall of the carpogonium then breaks down, releasing the spores into the environment.