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(Forbes), near Torquay, rare (Hanley), Magavissy, rare 

 (Couch), Pendennis, Cornwall, rare (Cocks), Devon, 

 rare (Bellamy^). 



In the south of France (Grey). 



Helix nemoralis CThe Girdled SnailJ. Linnmts. 

 Figures 50 and 51. 



In describing this most abundant and beautiful snail, 

 it may be remarked that it is exceedingly varied in 

 colour, and in the number of the dark bands by which 

 it is encircled. From its size and habits, this species 

 is familiar to most persons, and is not easily con- 

 founded with any other species. The form is in some 

 degree globular, with the spire slightly elevated. The 

 surface is polished. There are tive convolutions. The 

 aperture somewhat crescent-shaped; peristome much 

 reflected, and thickened within, The colour is very 

 various, being yellow, with a dark brown rim around 

 the aperture ; others brown, but chiefly banded on 

 nearly white, yellow, or brownish ground tints. Some 



