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in great numbers; the old and young are associated together in 
clusters. It is often prettily variegated or mottled with dark brown, 
light brown, and yellowish tints. Owing to its small size it probably 
does but little damage. It may have been an indigenous species of 
West Indian origin. 
The Suecinea (figures 80, a, b, p. 729) occurs in similar situations, 
though less common, but it is sometimes found on particular trees in 
large numbers. It was first recorded by Temple Prime in 1853, in 
the Bermuda Almanac, but it may have been indigenous. 
Figures 79, a, b, c, d.—Helicella ventricosa ; x 134; e, Rumina decollata, young; 
x134. Figures 81, a, b.—Hyalina lucida; x11g. Phot. by A. H. V. 
Vallonia pulchella was recorded by J. M. Jones, in 1876. It has 
not been observed by recent collectors, but this may be because it 
has not been looked for with sufficient care. It is a native of Europe 
and is also common in North America. It prefers the crevices of 
the rough bark near the base of hardwood trees. It may easily be 
distinguished from the other very small species by the reflexed lip. 
Huropean Snail. (Hyalina lucidu (Drap.). 
Ficures 81, a, 0. 
The fresh shells of this species were found in large numbers by 
A. H. Verrill, in March, 1901, in a garden at Hamilton* but none 
were living. The Jast whorl of many of the shells was distorted and 
rough, as if the conditions had been unfavorable for some time 
before death. Perhaps the weather was too dry. 
It is doubtful, therefore, whether it has succeeded in establishing 
itself permanently in the islands. It is a native of southern Europe. 
(See also this vol., pp. 35, 62, 1901.) 
* The garden of Mr. Bell, at ‘‘ Llandwithe.”’ 
