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单词 mycelium
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Definition of mycelium in English:

mycelium

nounPlural mycelia mʌɪˈsiːlɪəmmaɪˈsiliəm
Botany
  • The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments (hyphae).

    〔植〕菌丝体

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The primary function of the fungal mycelium is absorption of nutrients from the soil, and the translocation of these materials to the host.
    • Once excreted, the fungal mycelium [the mass of hyphae emanating from the fungus] grows into tiny spheres, about the size of a small pinhead.
    • Fungal mycelia are capable of rapid and comprehensive exploration and colonization of nutrient patches.
    • Toxins occur in both the mycelium and spores of fungi.
    • One to five weeks after the grass seeds germinate, the mycelium, or vegetative filaments of the fungus, migrate to the lower part of the stem.

Derivatives

  • mycelial

  • adjective mʌɪˈsiːlɪəlmaɪˈsiliəl
    Botany
    • This is useful for detecting candidal hyphae, mycelial tangles and spores.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • A tuft of whitish pink mycelial growth may be seen on the seed.
      • Some fungi may produce both yeast and mycelial mold phases.
      • At this time, the diameter of the macerated area was approximately 6 cm, and mycelial growth and esporulation were evident.
      • The release of spores and mycelial fragments can be a source of inhalational and dermal exposures.

Origin

Mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek mukēs 'fungus', on the pattern of epithelium.

Definition of mycelium in US English:

mycelium

nounmaɪˈsiliəmmīˈsēlēəm
Botany
  • The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments (hyphae).

    〔植〕菌丝体

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Toxins occur in both the mycelium and spores of fungi.
    • Once excreted, the fungal mycelium [the mass of hyphae emanating from the fungus] grows into tiny spheres, about the size of a small pinhead.
    • Fungal mycelia are capable of rapid and comprehensive exploration and colonization of nutrient patches.
    • The primary function of the fungal mycelium is absorption of nutrients from the soil, and the translocation of these materials to the host.
    • One to five weeks after the grass seeds germinate, the mycelium, or vegetative filaments of the fungus, migrate to the lower part of the stem.

Origin

Mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek mukēs ‘fungus’, on the pattern of epithelium.

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