rhizoids

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noun

A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.

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Synonyms

tuberculate rhizomes rhizomic rhizobia rhizomatic rhizome rhizopod rhizomorph rhizopoda rhizosphere rhizomatous rhizopus rhizobium mycorrhizae mycorrhizal hyphae

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