Question

How does the zygosporangium of rhizopus stolonifer function to ensure the survival of the species?

Answer 1

It remains dormant during unsuitable conditions.

Answer 2

Answer:

Zygosporangium protects the zygospore in unfavorable conditions.

Explanation:

Rhizopus stolonifer is a fungus also known as a black bread mold. Rhizopus is a member of Zygomycota and the most important species in the Rhizopus genus.

The fusion of two hyphae + and -  to produce a zygosporangium, a thick-walled body that is capable of surviving extreme conditions.

The main functions of this thick-walled body are to protect the zygospore until conditions become favorable. Nuclear fusion takes place within the zygosporangium producing 2n nuclei which are followed by meiosis, produce a sporangium that delivers haploid spores.

Thus, Zygosporangium protects the zygospore in unfavorable conditions.