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HIFA [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungi and Myxomycetes
  • Plant Biology
DEF

The unit of structure of most fungi, consisting of a tubular filament, combined into a complex network that makes up the thallus or body of a fungus.

OBS

The plural form of "hypha" is "hyphae".

PHR

Fungal hypha.

Key term(s)
  • hyphae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Champignons et myxomycètes
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

[...] un des éléments filamenteux formé d'une suite de cellules tubulaires de taille microscopique, dont l'ensemble constitue le mycelium d'un champignon (à l'exception des champignons ayant la forme de levures).

PHR

Hyphe fongique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hongos y mixomicetos
  • Biología vegetal
DEF

Filamento formado por la unión de células en los hongos.

OBS

Su asociación forma el micelio.

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Record 2 2006-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Algae
  • Plant Biology
DEF

A simple or branched filamentous outgrowth from internal cells in the thallus of a large seaweed.

OBS

The plural form of "hypha" is "hyphae."

Key term(s)
  • hyphae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Algues
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Filaments à membranes plus épaisses qui paraissent jouer un rôle de soutien dans le thalle des grandes algues brunes [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Algas
  • Biología vegetal
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