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Hypha
01
a thread-like structure found in fungi, consisting of a chain of cells that collectively form the fungal mycelium, essential for nutrient absorption and growth
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
hyphae
Examples
The hyphae of the fungus spread rapidly through the soil, breaking down organic matter.
