The unusual ability for ________ being flagellated and motile enables ________.
A) ascospores / dispersal in aquatic systems
B) ascospores / spreading of pathogens in blood
C) zoospores / dispersal in aquatic systems
D) zoospores / spreading of pathogens in blood

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Zoospores are typically found in aquatic environments and are motile via flagella, which enables them to disperse in the water. Ascospores, on the other hand, are not typically motile and rely on other means of dispersal, such as wind or animal vectors. Therefore, option C, which describes zoospores and dispersal in aquatic systems, is the best choice. Options A and B are incorrect because they refer to ascospores, which are not typically motile, and they describe different types of environments (aquatic vs. blood). Option D is also incorrect because it refers to zoospores spreading pathogens in blood, which is not a typical mode of dispersal for these types of spores.

The Unusual Ability for ________ Being Flagellated and Motile Enables