👉 The term "rhizophyte" refers to a type of fungi that produces a sap or hyphae (a type of fungus-like structure) from its cells. These hyphal structures can be found on the surface of trees, rocks, and other materials. The word "rhizome" comes from their shape, resembling the rhinoceros horns that are typical in some species, like the rhizophortula or Rhizophora.
