> To: molecular-evolution at net.bio.net> From: porter_c at a1.tch.harvard.edu (Christine Porter)
> Subject: Re: Evolutionary question
> Date: 2 Oct 1995 18:56:03 GMT
> In article <Pine.OSF.3.91.950930110342.883F-100000 at leonis.nus.sg>
> PRAJU VIKAS <sci50444 at leonis.nus.sg> writes:
> > What kind of evolutionary pressure actually gave rise to a snail!
> Garlic Butter
>> Seriously, a worm-like creature with it's own protective shell that can
> still move around for food, mate selectively (or reproduce asexually),
> stay moist in temporary dry conditions... What's the mystery?
I'd still say SLOOO-OOOOO-OOOOO-WWW pressure...(sorry)
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