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hyphal

/ˈhaɪfəl/ noun · British & US
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What does hyphal mean?

noun

A branch or filament of a fungus, especially one that grows from the base of a larger fungus or from the ground. A hyphal structure or system.

Example

"The mycelium produced a network of hyphal threads that broke down the organic matter."

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