hyphae

/ˈhaɪfiː/

Definitions

1. noun

The plural of hypha, referring to thread-like structures that make up the mycelium of a fungus.

“The hyphae of the mushroom spread quickly across the forest floor, breaking down organic matter.”

Synonyms

  • fungal threads
  • hypha
  • mycelium

Antonyms

  • angiogenesis
  • cell division