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Abstract

Collected on a trip from Chudleigh to Mount Bischoff, made
by R. M. Johnston, Esq., T. R. Atkinson, Esq., and
the describer.
Helix antialba-
Shell umbilicated, concave on both sides, thin, covered with thread-like
riblets. Helix Bischoffensis.-C. E. Beddome.
Shell imperforate, flatly globose, whitish brown, very finely striated, the
striae crossed with very fine hues, giving the shell a granulated appearance and Helix, Gadensis.-C. E. Beddome.
Shell with a large perspective umbilicus, equalling one quater of its diameter,

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Beddome, Charles Edward
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records, Lieutenant C. E. Beddome, I.N.
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers & Proceedings and Report of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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