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ORGANOGRAPHY. 
BOOK I. 
taking that development which it acquires in a multitude of 
Other species." 
The fluid matter contained within the nucleus is called the 
liquor amnios^ and is supposed to be what nourishes the 
embryo during its growth. 
When an ovule grows erect from the base of the ovary, it is 
called erect ; when from a little above the base, ascending ; 
when it hangs from the summit of the cavity, it is pendulous ; 
and when from a little below the summit, it is suspended, 
13. Of the Fruit. 
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