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A few specimens only. The shell is smooth, whitish, 
shining, pyramidal, whorls seven, the upper ones somewhat 
ventricose, the last whorl straight and produced, with a pale 
ochraceous median band, this band being also perceptible 
around the sutures of the upper whorls. The apex is obtuse, 
outer lip simple, columella with one fold or plait. We have 
much pleasure in associating with this shell the name of Mr. 
William Moss, of Ashton-under-Lyne. 
FamMity HELICINIDA. 
Helicina gallina Gassies.—A pretty species. Fairly common. 
H. lifouana Crosse.—In great numbers, and very variabie. 
Specimens from Uvea which have been identified as a form 
of this species, are considerably larger than those received 
from Lifu. 
H. mediana Gassies.—Common and variable. 
H. Primeana Gassies.—Common. Several specimens of the 
carinated variety. 
H. sphezroidea Pfr.—Common. 
H. sublzevigata Pfr.—Common. 
Several thousands of the above-mentioned small species of 
Helicina came to hand; in one or two parcels received from 
Mr. Hadfield they had apparently been used for packing, the 
interstices between the larger shells being filled in solid with 
them. Many of the shells are ‘‘ dead,” and very few retain the 
operculum. 
FaMity HYDROCENIDA. 
Hydrocena Fischeriana Gassies.—Abundant. 
FaMity VERITIDA. 
Several. 
Nerita polita Linné. 
N. (Peloronta) aurantia Recluz,—Several. 
N. (Peloronta) chrysostoma Recluz,—Common. 
N. (Peloronta) filosa Reeve, —Several. 
N. (Peloronta) plicata Linné,—Several. 
N: (Thelicostyla) albicilla Linné.—Several. 
