Rhizomorph

[raizәmɒ:f]

Definition

(noun.) a dense mass of hyphae forming a root-like structure characteristic of many fungi.

Typist: Melville--From WordNet

Definition

n. (bot.) a term for the peculiar mycelial growths by which certain fungi attach themselves to higher plants.—adjs. Rhizomor′phoid Rhizomor′phous.

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