Within the cells of some members of
basidiomycetes fungi are found microscopic structures called parenthesomes or septal pore caps. They are shaped like
parentheses and found on either side of pores in the
dolipore septum which separates cells within a
hypha
A hypha (; ) is a long, branching, filamentous structure of a fungus, oomycete, or actinobacterium. In most fungi, hyphae are the main mode of vegetative growth, and are collectively called a mycelium.
Structure
A hypha consists of one or ...
. Their function has not been established, and their composition has not been fully elucidated. The variations in their appearance are useful in distinguishing individual species.
Generally, they are barrel shaped, with an endoplasmic reticulum covering.
See also
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Pit connection
References
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Organelles
Mycology
Fungal morphology and anatomy
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