filamentous
/ˌfɪləˈmɛntəs/
adjective
- Consisting of or resembling filaments; having a threadlike or fibrous structure.
- The scientist studied the filamentous shape of the bacteria under the microscope.
- The mold grew into a filamentous network on the bread.
- Certain algae are filamentous, forming long chains of cells.
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