CHAP. XVI.] 
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 ? 
