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Fig. 529. — Archegonia of Ephedra, showing 

 their elongated form and massive necks. — After 

 Land. 



Fig. 528. — Diagrammatic section of ovule of Ephedra, showing outer integument 

 {oi), inner integument {ii) forming the long micropylar tube, the remarkable pollen- 

 chamber {pc), and the elongated female gametophyte (within the embryo sac) with 

 two long-necked archegonia. — After Land. 



