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The contents of the stomachs examined were mainly earthworms, 

 insects — either adults, larvae, or pupze — veg'etation, and a miscellane- 

 ous remainder. The mole had commonly chewed its food so fine as 

 to make it impossible to recognize the species of insects and their 

 larvae; nevertheless, the number specifically determined was sufficient 

 to give a fair idea of the dominant character of the insect food. 



GENERAL RESULTS OE THE EXAMINATION 



The following table shows the per cent, of the various kinds of 

 food in each stomach. There is no "miscellaneous" column, since 

 stomach contents not otherwise assignable were rare, and may con- 

 veniently be mentioned later. 



