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rhizomorph

/ˌraɪzəˈmɔərf/
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Other forms: rhizomorphs

Definitions of rhizomorph
  1. noun
    a dense mass of hyphae forming a root-like structure characteristic of many fungi
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    type of:
    hypha
    any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus
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