The reproductive spores of many species of fungi have evolved remarkably drag-minimizing shapes, according to new research by mycologists and applied mathematicians at Harvard University. In many ...

Spore-like reproductive cysts of enigmatic organisms called acantharians rapidly sink from surface waters to the deep ocean in certain regions, according to new research. Scientists suspect that this ...

Reproduction is closely tied to environmental conditions and the availability of resources, and thus typically varies with season. Consequently, perennial organisms that reproduce continuously are ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Dispersal is a key element in the recovery of populations that have been locally destroyed by disturbance. Surprisingly, many sessile species ...

Brazilian scientists re-analyzed 296-million-year-old plant fossil, revealing well-preserved spore inside Some new ...

In a brilliant dance, a cornucopia of flowers, pinecones and acorns connected by wind, rain, insects and animals ensure the reproductive future of seed plants. But before plants achieved these ...