A filament that collectively makes up the body of a fungus. The densely branched network of hyphae in a fungus. A projection from the surface of a structure, such as tongue papillae, which carry the taste buds. An organism that absorbs nutrients from the body fluids of living hosts. A region of starch formation found in the chloroplasts of various algae, for example, Chlamydomonas . rhizoid A hair-like structure that functions as a root in lower organisms, such as certain fungi and mosses.
Rhizoids are important in penetrating a substance, giving anchorage and absorbing nutrients.
Such organisms are important in breaking down dead organic material. Any dividing wall or partition that occurs between structures or in a cavity. A fungal hypha bearing one or more sporangia. A capsule in fungi and plants in which meiosis occurs and haploid spores develop. Holds up the cap of mushrooms.