In the United States and Canada, bats have become infected by a fungus, Geomyces destructans. Many infected bats have a delicate, white filamentous mat on their muzzles, which is referred to as white-nose syndrome (WNS).
The G. destructans mat most likely consists of which of the following structures?

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The G. destructans mat consists of hyphae, which are the filamentous structures of fungi. These structures form the mycelium, which is the vegetative part of a fungus, absorbing nutrients and supporting the growth of the fungus. White-nose syndrome in bats is characterized by the presence of these filamentous fungal structures on their muzzles and other body parts.

In the United States and Canada, Bats Have Become Infected