In the yeast state, Candida is a non-invasive, sugar - fermenting organism, while in fungal state it is invasive and can produce very long root - like structures called rhizoids. (ericbakker.com)
Root - like rhizoids, extending from the proximal section (closest to colony origin) anchor the colony to the substrate. (eol.org)
S. caninervis is unique because its leaf surfaces must be wet for photosynthesis to occur, and its root - like structures (rhizoids) do not collect water from the soil. (sciencedaily.com)