178 Lawson . — The Gametophytes and Embryo of 
clear that this genus is not closely related to Tsuga. And considering the 
state of development of the various vestigial and semi-vestigial structures 
present, the view that the Abietineae are the most ancient group of the 
Coniferales is very much strengthened. 
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