. PLATE 53 



A sporophore in a senii-moist condition, as seen from below. The hymenium 

 is shown to be divided into four areas, three of which are much smaller than 

 the fourth. Several newly formed isolated pairs of lamellar plates can be seen, 

 as well as three very small ridges near the center of the hymenophore which 

 arose in aii early development stage but remained isolated. 10 diameters. 



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