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work on these forms has led to a somewhat different conclu- 

 sion (Campbell (26) ). Both the anatomical structure, and the 

 character of the sporocarp and sporangium point to a not very 

 remote affinity with the Schizseacese. This view would har- 

 monise better with Belajeff's A^ews as to the structure of the 

 antheridium in Marsilia. The two genera of the Marsiliacese 

 are evidently very closely related, and of these Pihilaria ap- 

 proaches nearer the homosporous Ferns. The accompanying 

 diagram shows the relationship assumed here. 



