InTropuction: The problems, the research, and the general results 
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Cuarrer III. Partula hyalina Broderip 
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Il. The collections from Tahiti and their investigation 
V. Partula filosa Pfeiffer 
CONTENTS. 
I. The general features of the Polynesian realm in relation to the distribution 
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General geography of the region inhabited by Partula............... 
Geographical and geological features of the Society Islands........... 
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Temperature, rainfall, and barometric pressure in relation to the intra- 
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Botanical and zoological associates of Partule...................... 
The habits and special natural history of Partule.................. 
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The geography and topography of Tahiti, and the areas of habitation.. 
The collection, treatment, and analysis of the material 
General considerations 
The shell of Partula hyalina and its variation: Tahiti................ 
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General discussion of the distribution of Partula hyalina 
The shell of Partula clara; its morphological and geographical variations. 
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Partula clara parva var. nov., Punaruu to Papehue Valleys....... 
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The evolutionary significance of the variation and distribution of Par- 
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Summary and conclusion 
