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Fungal structure consists of a network of tubular filaments called .

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hyphae
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coenocyte
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mycelium
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mold
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The correct option is C mycelium
  • Mycelium (plural: Mycelia) is the mass of branched, tubular filaments (hyphae) of fungi. Each individual filament of the mycelium is called hypha (plural: hyphae).
  • Hyphae without septae or walls and many nuclei are called coenocytic hyphae.
  • A mold is an example of fungus that tends to thrive in damp areas.

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