Meaning of the word hyphae in English

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hyphae

US /ˈhaɪ.fi/
UK /ˈhaɪ.fiː/

Plural Noun

the branching filaments that make up the mycelium of a fungus

Example:
The mushroom's underground network consists of numerous delicate hyphae.
These microscopic hyphae are essential for the fungus to absorb nutrients.
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