zygophore

/ˌzɪɡəˈfoʊr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungus, especially one that grows on the roots of certain trees, forming a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots.

“The botanist studied the zygophore’s unique relationship with the tree’s root system.”

Synonyms

  • fungal association
  • mycorrhiza

Antonyms

  • parasite