A root-like structure that anchors aquatic sessile organisms, such as seaweed, other sessile algae, stalked crinoids, benthic cnidarians, and sponges, to the substrate
Polymers excreted by living organisms that mediate a stable interaction between the organism and a solid substratum Examples of holdfast molecules excreted by microorganisms include pili, fimbriae, stalks, and exopolysaccharides
A disc-like swelling at the distal end of the radicle through which infection of the host occurs (see fig 2 11)
{i} device that holds or secures an object in place; hook; clamp; (Botany) branching or conical body that attaches seaweed or other aquatic plant to the surface; strong solid grasp
Something used to secure and hold in place something else, as a long flat-headed nail, a catch a hook, a clinch, a clamp, etc
A conical or branching body, by which a seaweed is attached to its support, and differing from a root in that it is not specially absorbent of moisture