Biology Illinois Edition (Glencoe Science)
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Author: Alton Biggs
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Chapter 25, Problem 15STP
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To determine:

The mode of reproduction of the slime molds and its benefit.

Introduction:

Slime molds are the protists that can have fungus like appearance. Due to their physical

Appearance, they once thought to be in the fungi kingdom, but later the studies proved that they

have more protist like properties.

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The slime molds are the organism that live in the damp conditions. As the damp place is the native habitat, they reproduce sexually there, which is through the development of the haploid spores. The haploid spores produce different gametes, which undergo fertilization and it helps in the adaptation to the new environment.

In drier conditions, they reproduce asexually. The haploid cells cease the feeding and clump to form as pseudo plasmodium. It forms a stalked fruiting body.

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