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hyphopodium

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

noun

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

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noun

hyphopodia

plural

Etymology

Origin of hyphopodium

From New Latin; see origin at hypha, -o-, -podium

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