Hairs may be simple (unbranched), forked, T-shaped, irregularly branched (dendritic), or stellate. Which of the following types of hair are present?
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6.2.8 Stipe hair type
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Stipe hairs forked, T-shaped or dendritic (irregularly branched).
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Stipe hairs stellate.
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Stipe hairs simple, unbranched.
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