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Fungus reproduction

Author:      cbrand
Text:        How does a fungus reproduce?

Response #:  1 of 1
Author:      thomasb
Text:        Fungi can reproduce with one or two parents.  Reproduction with 
one parent (asexual) occurs when cells within the reproduction structures 
divide to form spores.  Spores are protected by a hard case.  With the right 
conditions the spore develops into a duplicate of its parent.  With 
reproduction by two parents (sexual) cells from both unite to form a zygote 
that will develop into a new fungus.

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