What does HYPHA mean?

Hypha: Parts of Speech, Definitions, Pronunciations, Origin and Usage, Synonyms, Related Words, Example Sentences Parts of Speech:

Hypha is a noun.

Definitions:

A hypha is a long, branching filamentous structure in fungi and some bacteria that is used for growth and reproduction.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhaɪfə/
• UK: /ˈhʌɪfə/

Origin and Usage:

The word hypha comes from the Greek word "huphe" meaning "web". It was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe the branching filaments that make up the mycelium of fungi. Hyphae are essential for the growth and reproduction of fungi, and they play a key role in nutrient absorption and the formation of fruiting bodies.

Synonyms:

• Filament
• Mycelial strand
• Fungal thread

Related Words:

• Fungi
• Mycel
• Spore
• Chyme
• Plasm

Example Sentences:

• The hyphae of the fungus spread rapidly through the soil in search of nutrients.
• The mycelium is made up of a network of hyphae.
• The hyphae of the fungus can grow to be several meters long.