Rhizoid
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹaɪ.zɔɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rhizoid is a noun meaning (botany) A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.
Meaning
(botany) A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.
More Meanings
- Resembling the root of a plant.
Word Forms
- rhizoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rhizomorph, rhizina, rhizine, rhizocaul, rhizogen, rhizocretion.
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