. Beginners' botany. Botany. FiG. 135. â Bacteria of Several Forms, much magnified. isms known as bacteria (Fig. 135). These innumerable organisms are immersed in water or in dead animals and plants, and in all manner of moist organic products. By breaking down organic combinations, they produce decay. Largely through their agency, and that of many true but microscopic fungi, all things pass into soil and gas. Thus are the bodies of plants and animals removed and the continuing round of life is maintained. Some parasites are green- leaved. Such is the mistle- toe (Fig. 136). They anchor themse

. Beginners' botany. Botany. FiG. 135. â Bacteria of Several Forms, much magnified. isms known as bacteria (Fig. 135). These innumerable organisms are immersed in water or in dead animals and plants, and in all manner of moist organic products. By breaking down organic combinations, they produce decay. Largely through their agency, and that of many true but microscopic fungi, all things pass into soil and gas. Thus are the bodies of plants and animals removed and the continuing round of life is maintained. Some parasites are green- leaved. Such is the mistle- toe (Fig. 136). They anchor themse Stock Photo
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. Beginners' botany. Botany. FiG. 135. â Bacteria of Several Forms, much magnified. isms known as bacteria (Fig. 135). These innumerable organisms are immersed in water or in dead animals and plants, and in all manner of moist organic products. By breaking down organic combinations, they produce decay. Largely through their agency, and that of many true but microscopic fungi, all things pass into soil and gas. Thus are the bodies of plants and animals removed and the continuing round of life is maintained. Some parasites are green- leaved. Such is the mistle- toe (Fig. 136). They anchor themselves on the host and absorb its juices, but they Fig. 136.â American Mistletoe ' â ' GROWING ON A WALNUT BRANCH. also appropriate and use. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954. New York, The Macmillan company