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pory ; see chapter on Life History) ; unfortunately, however, all 

 but Moly's varicgahim are inconstant, and we believe that this is 

 the only one now existent and showing the aposporous character. 

 The prothalli, if layered, yield young plants, but almost invariably 

 of ragged and depauperate form. The names attached are those of 

 the finders. 





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Fig. 244. P. rug. ramulosum (frond tip . 



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Fig- 245. P. ang. ramulosvm (pinnfe). 



Ramulosum (Figs. 244 and 245).— Found near Belfast by Mr. 

 J. Stansfield ; frond tips branch into many, and generally turned 

 backwards ; pinnae plain. 



