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Sparganium), but they are not associated with an invasion of 

 the chalazal region, and simply receive material from it. This 

 type is characteristic of Monocotyledons (except Gramineae) 



Starck (abundant). 

 Do. (scanty). 



Dextnr. 

 Cuticularized membranes. 



Fig. m.—Tricyrtis Urta. Various stages hi development of ovules, embryo-sac and 

 embryo, showing the starch, dextrine, and cutinized membranes at different periods, 

 the sequence being indicated by the letters A-G.— After Iked a.'™ 



and Archichlamydeae (except many Amentif erae) . In the 

 aggressive type, active, and often multiplying antipodals are 

 associated with the penetration of the chalazal region by the 



