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60. — L. conulus, Pfr. 

 A rather scarce shell. Its nearest affinities appear to be 

 with species inhabiting China and the Philippine Islands. 

 Hab.— Beneath dead leaves in forest, 3,600 ft. 



61. — Lagochilus occultus, Sykes. 



A rare species, and the first of its genus to be recorded 

 from Ceylon. Under the microscope the shell is seen to be 

 dotted over at regular intervals with minute hairs. 



Hab. — In forest leaf mould, 4,000 ft. 



62,—Cyathopoma conoideum y Sykes. 



A beautiful little shell, of which I have only seen three 

 perfect specimens. The periostracum, which is easily worn 

 off, is of a bright golden-brown colour. 



Hab. — Among fern roots and beneath stones, 3,600 ft. 



63. — G. Prestoni, Sykes. 

 This minute species occurs in the lower part of the district 

 amongst moss and grass on rocks. It is also recorded from 

 Uda Pussellawa. 



Fam. Megalostomin^. 

 64. — Diplommatina ceylanica^ Beddome. 

 Fairly abundant amongst tufts of grass on rocks and in 

 rock crevices. 



It also occurs in Pundalu-oya at 4,000 ft. 



65, — Cataulus Nietneri, var. caperata, Collett. 

 This variety, which is abundant in the Balangoda district^ 

 occurs sparingly in the lower part of the district. 



Hab. — Among ferns and tall grass in swamps, 2,000 ft. 



66. — C, Nietneri, var. unicolor, Collett. 



A scarce variety, easily distinguishable from the last by 

 its entire absence of ornament. I have only seen five 

 perfect specimens. The animal is exactly like that of the 

 type species in appearance. 



Hab. — Among ferns and swamp grass, also in forest 

 undergrowth, 3,000 ft. 



