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masses of hyphae, formed from the mycelium. When fully 

 developed they become free from the mycelium, and 



FIG. 33. Lentinus cyathus, an agaric springing from a 

 sclerotium ; the latter shown in section. One-sixth nat. size. 



contain an ample supply of reserve material. After a 

 period of rest they produce sporophores, as in Peziza 



