rhizomorph

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rhizomorph

(ˈraɪzəʊˌmɔːf)
n
(Botany) a rootlike structure of certain fungi, such as the honey fungus Armillaria mellea, consisting of a dense mass of hyphae
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Noun1.rhizomorph - a dense mass of hyphae forming a root-like structure characteristic of many fungi
hypha - any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus
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A Stigmaria (lycopsid rhizomorph) with a pyritized rind, which has a [delta][sup.34]S value of 31[per thousand], was recovered from poorly exposed mudrocks in the intertidal zone at ~949 m (Wagner et al.
This extra-ordinary condition is dramatized for everybody to appreciate by Huck's peculiar trademark, namely his picturesque, oversized, Chaplinesque, rhizomorph attire, a livery of sorts, and as such a flashy, bombastic sartorial communique.
New sources of taxonomic information for earthstars (Geastrum, Geastraceae, Basidiomycota): phenoloxidases and rhizomorph crystals.
4: Morphology and Anatomical features of ectomycorrhiza of Lactarius sanguifluus A-Habit of ectomycorrhiza illustrating the dichotomously ramified ends B- Pseudoparenchymatous outer mantle C- Pseudoparenchymatous Inner mantle D- Rhizomorph E- Emanating hyphe with c.c, old F- Emanating hyphae with c.c, young.
Stipe 31-33 x 8-13 (apex) 8-9 (base) mm, central, terete, at first equal in young species, becoming tapered at the base, surface striated, fleshy, brownish grey (5C2), with white (1A1) rhizomorphs (Fig.
The presence or absence of rhizomorphs and mycelial growth pattern have also been used to classify fungi by exploration type, which is an important aspect to understand their ecological function (Agerer, 2001), and the concept has since been widely used in the studies of ECM ecology.
Emanating elements present; Rhizomorphs prominent, attached at restricted points, whitish, Emanating hyphae whitish to light brown.
ECM colonization was morphotyped based on color and texture of sheath, emanating hyphae, and presence of rhizomorphs [31].
At the stem base is a white mycelial mat with white rhizomorphs arising from the mat and extending into the substrate.
Basidiomata were collected with the help of a sharp digger avoiding the loss of rhizomorphs. Specimens were dried manually and brought to laboratory for further investigation.
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