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myceliumMass of branched, tubular filaments (hyphae) of fungi (see fungus) that penetrate soil, wood, and other organic matter. The mycelium makes up the thallus (undifferentiated body) of a typical fungus. The mass may be microscopic in size or developed into visible structures, such as brackets, mushrooms, puffballs, or truffles. The mycelium produces spores, directly or through special fruiting bodies. mycelium the vegetative body of fungi: a mass of branching filaments (hyphae) that spread throughout the nutrient substratum mycelium [mī′sē·lē·əm] (biology) A mass of filaments, or hyphae, composing the vegetative body of many fungi and some bacteria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Humans are infected by inhalation of the mycelial fragments and microconidia of the organism. capsulatum infection (CF antibodies to the mycelial and/or yeast-phase antigen at a titer of [greater than or equal to] 1:32, H and/or M band by immunodiffusion, seroconversion of negative to positive H and/or M immunodiffusion band, a [greater than or equal to] 4-fold rise in CF titer between acute and convalescent sera, or urinary H. However, yeasts, even in their mycelial form, do not make closely woven masses of hyphae like molds do, and they are therefore more likely to be missed. |
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