asci

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• The asci and paraphyses are very minute, but do not differ essentially in structure from those of Parmelia.

• The mucilage forms itself almost at the same time as the paraphyses, and previous to the formation of the asci.

• The asci are always present, the paraphyses are sometimes rare, and the mucilage in many cases seems to be entirely wanting.

• The asci appear first at the base of the paraphyses, under the form of oblong cells, filled with colourless protoplasm.

• It is probable that the asci belonged to some species of Hypomyces, a genus of parasitic Sphæriaceous fungi.