Are Septate and Coenocytic Hyphae the Same?

Hyphae that have walls between the cells are called septate hyphae; hyphae that lack walls and cell membranes between the cells are called nonseptate or coenocytic hyphae) (Figure 1).

Are coenocytic hyphae septate?

Coenocytic hyphae are non-septate, often called aseptate, meaning they are a long cell that is not separated into compartments.

Why non septate hyphae are called coenocytic hyphae?

The fungal non septate hyphae are coenocytic because they contain more than one nucleus. Explanation: Usually the fungus hyphae can be divided into two types.