In Biology
- Myofilament
- Protein filament, a long chain of protein subunits, such as those found in hair, muscle, or in flagella
- Part of a stamen, the male part of a flower
- A chain of cells connected end-to-end
- Hypha, a thread-like cell in fungi and Actinobacteria
- Filamentation, an elongation of individual bacterial cells
- Fine root hair on plants, natural fibers on plants, and other hair-like growths on plants
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