mycorrhiza
What is another word for mycorrhiza? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A root that a plant has formed together with a fungus, living in partnership with it.
We haven't recorded synonyms for mycorrhiza yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use mycorrhiza
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mycorrhizal fungi
mycorrhizal association
form a mycorrhiza
mycorrhizal network
This is a specialist term from ecology and botany, not everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
The word joins the combining form myco-, referring to fungus, with the Ancient Greek word for root. Put together, it literally describes a root that is bound up with a fungus.
Full origin of mycorrhiza →Frequently asked questions
What is a mycorrhiza?
It is a plant root that has formed a partnership with a fungus, so the fungal threads and the root effectively work as one system.
Is mycorrhiza good for plants?
Yes, the fungus typically helps the plant take up water and nutrients from the soil in exchange for sugars from the plant.
What is the plural of mycorrhiza?
Both mycorrhizas and mycorrhizae are used as plural forms.
