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voluntary rotatory moveinents, yy which the gynophore, bearing 
ned an 
gynophores elongate, sometimes, as in Helicteres, to an equal ex- 
tent, in the atmosphere. 
ne other peculiarity of this gynophore is apparently unique. 
Its underground portion develops hairs, possessing the same 
structure and functions as root-hairs, and it is apparently upon 
these that the plant chiefly, if not wholly, relies for terrestrial ab- 
ion during the most of its life. If the root be destroyed 
after the establishment of this gynophore-absorption, the plant 
continues to thri nd produces its fruit a, great num- 
ber of small ants are said ate ulverize some soils 
ion. 
Much deciien: has taken place as to the objects of the 
prote ect it against being awent away by the strong pressure to 
