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In biology, a spore is a unit of fungi reproduction that may be adapted for dispersal and for survival, often for extended periods of time, in unfavorable conditions. Spores form part of the life cycles of many plants, algae, fungi and protozoa1. Spores and seeds are both reproductive structures, but they differ in their origin and function. Spores are produced by bacteria, fungi, algae, and plants. They are usually unicellular and are produced by an organism as part of its reproduction. Seeds, on the other hand, are produced only by plants. They are multicellular structures that develop from the fertilized ovules of flowering plants. Spores are adapted for dispersal and survival in unfavorable conditions. They can be carried by wind or water to new locations where they can grow into new individuals. Seeds, on the other hand, are adapted for dispersal and survival in favorable conditions. They contain an embryo that can grow into a new plant when conditions are right.