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Algae are known to reproduce asexually by variety of spores under different environmental conditions. Name these spores and the conditions under which they are produced. 

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Algae reproduce asexually by variety or spores under different environmental conditions.
These spores and the conditions under which they are produced are as follow :
  (a) Zoospores : These are thin walled, flagellated motile spores as they are equipped with flagella.
.Conditions under which it is produced : These are formed under favourable conditions and spread by wind.

Aplanospores : These are thin walled nonmotile spores and lack flagella.
Conditions under which it is produced : These are formed under unfavourable conditions.

Hypnospore : These sporas have thick cell wall to tide over unfavourable conditions.
Conditions under which it is produced : These are formed under unfavourable conditions.
(d) Akinetes : These are formed from vegetative cells and serve as resting cells.
Conditions under which it is produced : Formed under unfavourable conditions.
(e) Statospore : These are similar to akinetes and are found in diatoms.
Conditions under which it is produced : Formed under unfavourable conditions.
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