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The protoplasts mature inside of the aphid to form hyphal bodies with distinct cell walls. These can be seen under a microscope when the aphid has been squashed.
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The hyphal bodies can either develop into reproductive conidiophores (asexual cycle) or conjugate to form resting spores (sexual cycle).