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The white threads or filamentous growth from which a mushroom or fungus is developed; the so-called mushroom spawn.

The white threads or filamentous growth from which a mushroom or fungus is developed; the so-called mushroom spawn.

The body of a fungus which is made up of HYPHAE.

The network of filamentous cells forming the typical vegetative structure of Fungi.

The filamentary part of a fungus.

The spawn or vegetative portion of a fungus, as distinguished from the reproductive portion; usually consisting of more or less distinct threads or hyphae. [Gr.]