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How does mold actually reproduce?
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Spores: By definition, mold is an asexual fungus. As a result, it reproduces by way of spores. This is the part you actually see on bread, cheese, sheet rock, etc, the reproductive structures shedding the spores.
Answered 3/22/2012
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Most molds: reproduce by the development of SPORES , tiny infectious pods.... Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 11/24/2018
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