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The significance of the group is a matter of dispute, but it seems to have failed at several of its goals. Jules Allix is also known for his connection to several inventions and experiments deemed unusual. One of these being the "snail telegraph" (see pasilalinic-sympathetic compass).
The idea behind it stated that snails, once put in contact, remain in sympathetic communication.
Therefore snails could be used to send messages through this communication.