hypha

hy·pha

noun \ˈhī-fə\

plural hy·phae \-(ˌ)fē\

Definition of HYPHA

: one of the threads that make up the mycelium of a fungus, increase by apical growth, and are coenocytic or transversely septate

—hy·phal \-fəl\ adjective

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