What does rhizomorph mean?
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rhi·zomorph
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Princeton's WordNet
rhizomorphnoun
a dense mass of hyphae forming a root-like structure characteristic of many fungi
Wiktionary
rhizomorphnoun
A rootlike structure, consisting of a dense mass of hyphae, in many fungi
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rhizomorph
Mycelial cords are linear aggregations of parallel-oriented hyphae. The mature cords are composed of wide, empty vessel hyphae surrounded by narrower sheathing hyphae. Cords may look similar to plant roots, and also frequently have similar functions; hence they are also called rhizomorphs (literally, "root-forms"). As well as growing underground or on the surface of trees and other plants, some fungi make mycelial cords which hang in the air from vegetation.Mycelial cords are capable of conducting nutrients over long distances. For instance, they can transfer nutrients to a developing fruiting body, or enable wood-rotting fungi to grow through soil from an established food base in search of new food sources. For parasitic fungi, they can help spread infection by growing from established clusters to uninfected parts. The cords of some wood-rotting fungi (like Serpula lacrymans) may be capable of penetrating masonry. The mechanism of the cord formation is not yet precisely understood. Mathematical models suggest that some fields or gradients of signalling chemicals, parallel to the cord axis, may be involved. Rhizomorphs can grow up to 9 m (30 ft) in length and 5 mm (0.20 in) in diameter.
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rhizomorph
A rhizomorph is a thread-like or root-like structure found in various types of fungi, especially those in the family Marasmiaceae. They help in the absorption of nutrients and water, and also aid in the spread of the fungus by colonizing new areas. They can be found under the bark of trees, under the ground, or within rotting wood.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Rhizomorph
rī′zō-morf, n. (bot.) a term for the peculiar mycelial growths by which certain fungi attach themselves to higher plants.—adjs. Rhizomor′phoid, Rhizomor′phous. [Gr. rhiza, root, morphē, form.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rhizomorph in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rhizomorph in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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