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hyphopodium

American  
[hahy-fuh-poh-dee-uhm] / ˌhaɪ fəˈpoʊ di əm /

noun

PLURAL

hyphopodia

  1. (in a fungus) a specialized hyphal branch, composed of one or two usually lobed cells, serving for attachment and for the absorption of food.

Etymology

Origin of hyphopodium

From New Latin; hypha, -o-, -podium

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