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The under layer of the pileus, the firm flesh which is produced 



Fig. 42. — Schizophyllum commune. The lower photograph shows a jjroup 

 of fruit-bodies in the desiccated condition. The gill-fasciculi are 

 closed up. Natural size. The upper photograph shows the same 

 group of fruit-bodies after being revived. The gill-fasciculi are now 

 open. About ^ natural size. 



downwards to form the gills, thus becomes divided into radiating 

 portions (Fig. 41, E). 



