The Combining Form Lumb/o- Means Lower ________

question 143

Essay

The combining form lumb/o- means lower ________.

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Definitions:

Saccharomyces

A genus of fungi that includes many yeast species, widely used in baking, brewing, and wine-making.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizae

A type of symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi, where the fungus invades the plant roots to enhance nutrient and water absorption.

Endomycorrhizae

A type of mycorrhiza in which the fungus penetrates the cortical cells of the roots of a vascular plant, enhancing nutrient exchange.

Mycorrhizal Associations

Symbiotic relationships between the roots of plants and fungi, helping plants to absorb nutrients more efficiently from the soil.