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  • Hyphae: Understanding the Thread-Like Structures of Fungi
    A long filament of fungal cells is called a hypha.

    Here's a bit more about hyphae:

    * Structure: Hyphae are slender, thread-like structures that make up the body of a fungus (the mycelium).

    * Growth: They grow at their tips, extending into the substrate (like soil or wood) and absorbing nutrients.

    * Types: There are two main types of hyphae:

    * Septate hyphae: These have cross-walls called septa that divide the hyphae into individual cells.

    * Aseptate hyphae: These lack septa and are essentially one long, multinucleate cell.

    Let me know if you have more questions about fungi!

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