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6. Pecten opercularis var. lineata. — From the same 



locality ; not uncommon. 



7. P. maximus, L. — Common, and sometimes very large. 



8. Lima hians, Gmelin — A single valve of a young shell 



was brought to me, attached to the roots of Anten- 

 nularia antennina. 



9. My til US edulis, L. — Most abundant in the rocks, and 



common food of the Uraster rubens and Purpura 

 lapillus, but of small size. Larger shells are some- 

 times brought in. 



10. Do. var. pellucida. — Occasionally amongst others on 



the rocks. 



11. M. modiolus, Z. — From deeper water : uncommon. 



12. M. barbatus, Z. — Frequently attached to sea weeds and 



zoophytes thrown up by the Avaves. 



13. Modiolaria, marmorata Forbes. — Sometimes attached 



to Pecten maximus ; also at the roots of zoophytes, 

 &c. 



14. Nucula nucleus, L. — Not common in good condition. 

 15: N. nitida, G. B. Sowerby. — Sometimes brought in by 



Trawlers. 



16. Pectunculus giycimeris, L. — Very common on the 



Diamond ground ; of large size, and well coloured. 



17. Area lactea, L. — A single valve was found amongst the 



roots of Antennularia. 



18. Cardium echinatum, L. — Common, brought in by 



Trawlers. 



19. C. edule, L. — The shore is too rocky for this species to be 



very abundant. 



20. Do. var. rustica. — Mud-stained specimens. 



21. C. Norvegicum, L. — Common. 



22. Cyprina Isiandica, L. — A few very large shells have been 



brought in by deep sea fishermen. 



23. Tapes virgineus, L. — Moderately common and well 



marked. 



24. T. Pullastra, Monfagu. — Seldom in good condition. 



25. Do. var. perforans. — In rock perforations. 



26. Lucinopsis undata, Pennant. — I have only met with 2 



specimens — both milk-white. 



27. Tellina crassa, Gmelin. — Not uncommon, from the 



Diamond ground, and sometimes very large and fine. 



28. T. Balthica, L. — Usually lemon-coloured. 



29. T. tenuis, Da Costa. — Not uncommon at Hastings. 



30. T. fabula, Gronovius. — Do. 



31. Donax vittatus, Da Costa- — Extremely common: dead 



shells often strew the beach in hundreds. 



32. Mactra solida, L. — Rare on this coast. 



33. Do. var. eliiptica. — Do. 



