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Abstract

In this paper I have added eighteen species to our
list, which have been described by various authors from
Australian or New Zealand sources. The occurrence of
three more New Zealand species is interesting; but especially
so is that of a large form of Pecten, taken living in
100 fathoms off Cape Pillar, and which was described from
fossil material by the late Professor Tate.
I also describe eight species, which appear to be new
to science, and are the results of various dredging excursions.
They do not present any great novelty to our
previously known fauna. I have drawn the illustrations
under the camera lucida from the type specimens, which
will be presented to the Tasmanian Museum.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	May, William Lewis
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
ISSN:	0080-4703
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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