rhizomorph

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rhizomorph

(ˈraɪzəʊˌmɔːf)

(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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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.

Sedimentology and stratigraphy of the type section of the Pennsylvanian Boss Point Formation, Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Nova Scotia, Canada

have macromorphological (at the level of macrostructures: rhizomorph and fruit body) and ecological differences.

Eco-morphologic aspects of differentiation and identification of species Armillaria mellea Sensu Lato in Coppice Oakeries of Belgorod Region for the purposes of exploitation of natural resources

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.

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New sources of taxonomic information for earthstars (Geastrum, Geastraceae, Basidiomycota): phenoloxidases and rhizomorph crystals.

Nuevos registros de Geastraceae (Basidiomycota, Phallomycetidae) en remanentes y relictos de Mata Atlantica del nordeste de Brasil

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.

Molecular Investigations to Determine the Ectomycorrhizal Habit of Lactarius sanguifluus Associated with Coniferous and Deciduous Vegetation of Galyat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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.

NEW SPECIES, NEW COMBINATION, AND NOTES ON CLITOCELLA AND RHODOCYBE (ENTOLOMATACEAE) FROM PARANA STATE, BRAZIL

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.

Studies on Ectomycorrhiza: An Appraisal

Emanating elements present; Rhizomorphs prominent, attached at restricted points, whitish, Emanating hyphae whitish to light brown.

SUILLUS HIMALAYENSIS (BOLETALES: BASIDIOMYCOTA: FUNGI) AND ITS SYMBIOTIC ASSOCIATION WITH ROOTS OF PINUS WALLICHIANA, FIRST REPORT FROM CONIFEROUS FORESTS OF PAKISTAN

ECM colonization was morphotyped based on color and texture of sheath, emanating hyphae, and presence of rhizomorphs [31].

Soil Metals and Ectomycorrhizal Fungi Associated with American Chestnut Hybrids as Reclamation Trees on Formerly Coal Mined Land

At the stem base is a white mycelial mat with white rhizomorphs arising from the mat and extending into the substrate.

Ramaria abietina: A rare Coral Fungus

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.