The individual thread-like filaments that make up the body of a mold are called:
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Correct answer: True hyphae
Hyphae are the microscopic, tubular branching filaments that constitute the vegetative growth of a fungus. An intertwined mass of these hyphae is collectively referred to as a mycelium.
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