threadlike

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There, mycorrhizal fungi attach to the cells of a plant’s roots and spread out threadlike filaments, searching for nutrients and water to supply to the plant in return for carbon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Tokuda and the other scientists wanted to understand if filaments, or threadlike fibers, form during star formation, as this reveals key details about their density and overall composition.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2025

Mycelia are threadlike cells that absorb nutrients, not unlike a plant’s root.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

In 10 to 14 days, you’ll see white threadlike roots emerging.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024

These thin, threadlike cells form a web buried in the soil.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan