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Spore - A spore is a small reproductive component that certain plants, bacteria, and fungi produce for sexual and asexual reproduction. They are highly resistant to poor environmental conditions. Mushrooms and ferns both reproduce using spores.


Explanation: A mushroom is pictured above. As a fungus, this mushroom reproduces using spores. Its open cap signifies that spores have been released.

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