RHIZOID

Rhizoid

Rhizoids are simple hair-like protuberances that extend from the lower epidermal cells of bryophytes, Rhodophyta and pteridophytes. They are similar in structure and function to the root hairs of vascular land plants. Similar structures are formed by algae and some fungi. Rhizoids are formed from single cells, whereas roots are multicellular organs composed of multiple tissues that collectively carry out a common function.

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rhizoid

Noun

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


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