DESCRIPTION OF PLATE XXIV 
STINKHORN FUNGI (PHALLOIDACE/E) 
Fig. i. — Enlarged section (three diameters) of an “ egg ” of Phallus 
aurantiacus, showing the compressed cells, which very rapidly elongate 
as the plant develops. The mechanism may be compared with that of 
a “ Jack in-the-box.” (See also Plate III ) 
Fig. 2.— Section of a Mutinus “ egg ” just prior to the bursting of 
the volva. 
Fig. 3.— A dried phalloid “egg,” showing the pronounced poly¬ 
gonal ridges. 
Fig. 4.— Mutinus caninus approaching maturity. 
Fig. 5. —Mature plant of Mutinus caninus, showing the pileus adnate 
to the slender stem. (All after Lloyd, 2-5, natural size.) 
