Definition

Describing a structure that does not have partitions or walls between its cells, particularly in fungi.

Example

The nonseptate hyphae of the fungus allow for the free flow of cytoplasm.

Conversation

Did you know that some fungi are nonseptate?

Really? I thought all fungi had cell walls.

Nope, nonseptate fungi lack those walls, which is pretty interesting.

That is cool! I love learning about different types of organisms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonseptate → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "septatus" (from Latin "septare", meaning to divide). The word describes something that is not divided into sections or partitions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being used to describe something that is 'not divided' ('septate').

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