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PLATE 39 



Figs. 1-5. Litliuphyllum Farloivii. Early stages in the develop- 

 ment of the plant. Figs. 1-3 show the initial horizontal 

 shelflike stage from above, the pieces having been de- 

 tached from the substratum. Fig. 4 represents a slightly 

 older stage, the horizontal portion carrying small verti- 

 cal blades in the central and lower parts, beginning the 

 erect plate system. Fig. 5 is of the under side of an older 

 horizontal portion, showing on the left-hand half nu- 

 merous small conceptacles. I. Santa Maria, x 0.8. 



