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rhizomorph

(ˈraɪzəʊˌmɔːf)
n
(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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Noun1.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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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.
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.
Emanating elements present; Rhizomorphs prominent, attached at restricted points, whitish, Emanating hyphae whitish to light brown.
ECM colonization was morphotyped based on color and texture of sheath, emanating hyphae, and presence of rhizomorphs [31].
At the stem base is a white mycelial mat with white rhizomorphs arising from the mat and extending into the substrate.
Stigmarian rhizomorphs within clastic paleosols and beneath organic-rich horizons record the former presence of lycopsids in wetland environments, both in clastic swamps and incipient peat-forming mires on the floodplain.
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.
in the wild are rhizomorphs in surface soil, on trees roots and under cortex, white coat of mycelium under cortex of stressed trees and fruit bodies.
The nest cup lining contained a large amount of rootlets and rhizomorphs of Armillaria mellea.
The rhizomorphs, as these bootlaces are more correctly called, are the 'root system' of the fungus that spread between the bark and the wood, gradually blocking the sap supply of the plant.
Volva (exoperidium remnant) present at the base of pseudostipe, 24-29 X 14-22 mm, saccate, white (8A1), basal rhizomorphs present.