Spores travel primarily in plumes carried long distances by wind. For many spore-producing fungi, particularly ascomycetes, the spores are released in these plumes. These plumes often create their own wind, although the physics behind this phenomenon wasn't fully understood until recently.
Key Methods of Spore Dispersal:
- Wind: Ascomycetes, a common type of spore-producing fungi, release spores into the air. These spores are then carried by the wind, sometimes over significant distances. The plumes formed by these spores can even generate their own wind currents.
- Self-Propelled Plumes: These plumes, unique to certain fungi, create their own wind, further facilitating spore dispersal.
