What is another word for paraphysis?
Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəfəsˌɪs] (IPA) 
Paraphysis is a term that is commonly used in botany, specifically pertaining to the structure found in fungi and algae. A paraphysis is a sterile filament that aids in the reproduction of the species. In scientific literature, the term may be used interchangeably with other words such as the sterile hair, sterile filaments, cystidia, basidia, etc. However, it is important to note that the term 'paraphysis' is the most commonly used and understood. Other possible synonyms for the term 'paraphysis' include sterile hyphae, intermingling hyphae, and some authors may refer to it as an apical cell or a terminal cell of the vegetative hyphae. Understanding these synonyms and related terms is essential in the field to ensure clear communication and avoid confusion.
