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hyphae

/haɪfiː/ noun · British & US
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What does hyphae mean?

noun

The branching filaments of a fungus, especially those of a mold or yeast. In mycology, the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae.

Example

"The mycologist studied the hyphae of the fungus under a microscope."

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