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ectomycorrhiza

British  
/ ˌɛktəʊˌmaɪkəˈraɪzə /

noun

  1. another name for ectotrophic mycorrhiza

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In ectomycorrhiza, fungal hyphae form a structure called a Hartig net inside the root.

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Part A compares two types of mycorrhizae are shown: ectomycorrhiza and arbuscular mycorrhiza.

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