Biological-Classification-And-System-Of-Classification Question 763
Question: Which of the following combinations of characters is true for slime moulds?
Options:
A) Parasitic, plasmodium with true walls, spores dispersed by air currents.
B) Saprophytic, plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by water.
C) Parasitic, plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by water.
D) Saprophytic, plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by air currents.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Myxomycetes are commonly called true slime moulds.
These are saprophytic and their vegetative phase is represented by a free living, mass of protoplasm without walls and produce haploid spores, which are dispersed by air currents, rain and mites.
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