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that P. lavendulum is clearly distinct since it normally produces long rough 1 



conidiophores of a cellular pattern clearly different from that described by 

 Bainier, or of that seen in P. albicans as we have studied the latter species. 

 In fact, the development of strongly elliptical spores and the elaboration ^ 



of a rose to vinaceous color on certain substrata (e.g., malt extract agar) ; 



constitute the only bases upon which identity of P. rubescens and P. laven- M 



dulum might be claimed. ^ 



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