In article <kathes.1130610920A at usenet.rpi.edu> kathes at rpi.edu (Scott Kathe) writes:
>The most recent issue of National Wildlife has a very basic article on
>mudskippers. It may serve as good introductory material. I realize that
HOLD IT!!!!
Since when is "organisms" synonymous with "vertebrates"??????
Phylogeny suggests that, for example, oligochates have moved to and from
terrestrial habitats a multitude of times. Leeches a couple of times
too. Undoubtedly arthropods as well. Let's not forget bacteria and
a butt-load of protists!!!
Geeze how I dislike vertebro-centrism!
Mark
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Mark E. Siddall "I don't mind a parasite...
mes at vims.edu I object to a cut-rate one"
Virginia Inst. Marine Sci. - Rick
Gloucester Point, VA, 23062
