Definition of Hyphae. Meaning of Hyphae. Synonyms of Hyphae

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Definition of Hyphae

Hyphae
Hyphae Hy"ph[ae], n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. "yfh` a web.] (Bot.) The long, branching filaments of which the mycelium (and the greater part of the plant) of a fungus is formed. They are also found enveloping the gonidia of lichens, making up a large part of their structure.

Meaning of Hyphae from wikipedia

- (huphḗ) 'web'; pl.: hyphae) is a long, branching, filamentous structure of a fungus, oomycete, or actinobacterium. In most fungi, hyphae are the main mode...
- spores. Cycles through somatic hyphae, zoosporangia, zoospores, encystation & germination, and back to somatic hyphae. C.J. Alexopolous, Charles W. Mims...
- differentiated by the fact that the hyphae of ectomycorrhizal fungi do not penetrate individual cells within the root, while the hyphae of endomycorrhizal fungi...
- ascogonium, dinucleate hyphae emerge in which each cell contains two nuclei. These hyphae are called ascogenous or fertile hyphae. They are supported by...
- The growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food. The network of these tubular branching hyphae, called a mycelium...
- a mycelium, an interconnected network of hyphae. Hyphae can be either septate or coenocytic. Septate hyphae are divided into compartments separated by...
- are capable of sequestering both conidia and hyphae through distinct, non-phagocytic mechanisms. Hyphae are too large for cell-mediated internalization...
- known as extraradical mycelium) is the collection of filamentous fungal hyphae emanating from ectomycorrhizas. It may be composed of fine, hydrophilic...
- levels. Neurospora cr****a is a multicellular fungus with many off shooting hyphae. Cells can be up to 10 cm long, and are separated by a small septum. Small...
- displays increased hyphae branching. The fungus makes initial contact with the alga by growing appressoria and haustoria. The fungus grows hyphae to completely...