CHAP. XVL] 



THE BRITISH ISLES. 



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of our smaller islands are remembered, the study of our native 

 animals and plants, in relation to those of other countries, 

 will acquire a new interest. The British Isles are said to 

 consist of more than a thousand islands and islets. How 

 many of these have ever been searched for insects ? With 

 the case of Lundy Island before us, who shall say that there 

 is not yet scope for extensive and interesting investigations 

 into the British fauna and flora? 



