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Plectenchyma

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Plectenchyma (from Greek πλέκω pleko "I weave" and ἔγχυμα enchyma "infusion, i.e., a woven tissue")[1] is the general term employed to designate all types of fungal tissues.

The two most common types of tissues are prosenchyma and pseudoparenchyma.

The hyphae specifically become fused together.

Notes

  1. ^ Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary4 4 4 r : "plectenchyma", Merriam-Webster.