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Which of the following is one of the key adaptive features of fungal spores that aid them in long-distance transmission?

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Melanin functions as a natural "sunscreen" for fungal spores.
Pathogens like rusts and smuts can travel across continents because their highly melanized spores resist UV damage in the upper atmosphere.
Updated On: Jul 13, 2026
  • Long flagella like appendages
  • Low melanin content
  • High melanin content
  • Short flagella like appendages
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The Correct Option is C

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