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rhizomorph [′rī·zə‚mȯrf]
(botany) A rootlike structure, characteristic of many basidiomycetes, consisting of a mass of densely packed and intertwined hyphae. Rhizomorph a long, rope-like aggregation of intertwined fungal threads. Rhizomorphs promote the conduction of water and nutrient matter from the branched mycelium in the substrate to the fruiting bodies. They are characteristic of a number of Basidiomycetes, mainly of the Hymenomycetes group. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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