Hypha (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fungus grew underground, its hypha spreading out in all directions in search of nutrients.
- In the lab, scientists studied the hypha of various fungal species to learn more about their growth and development.
- As the fungus colonized the soil, its hypha began to break down organic matter and recycle nutrients.
- The mycologist examined the hypha under a microscope, marveling at the intricate network of fungal fibers.
- The hypha of the oyster mushroom fungus grew rapidly, eventually giving rise to a cluster of fruiting bodies.