Anatomy

Hyphae

Microscopic threadlike filaments in FUNGI that are filled with a layer of protoplasm. Collectively, the hyphae make up the MYCELIUM.

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Abstract

Microscopic threadlike filaments in FUNGI that are filled with a layer of protoplasm. Collectively, the hyphae make up the MYCELIUM.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Hypha
  • Hyphas

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

coord with specific fungus

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History Note

2002

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  1. A19.687w.400w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hyphae. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D025301. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D025301
  2. Hyphae. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypha
  3. Hyphae. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193129