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hyphopodium

[ hahy-fuh-poh-dee-uhm ]

noun

plural hyphopodia [hahy-f, uh, -, poh, -dee-, uh].
  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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hyphopodium1

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

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