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[EJ]

You haven't spoken with may taxonomists... there is us and them... the splitters and the clumpers. I don't know if it's still around but I know I mentioned it... Taxacom... they had a forum early on and I lost track. It was a forum for taxonomists that had a whos who of taxonomists as its members. It was over 10 years ago.

Ever heard of a Woofenpoof. By now I'm sure it is an urban legend. I got to talk to one of the authors through that forum... it is an experience I'll never forget. It is a published taxonomical discription of a bird from mongolia. You'd love the history. I'm sure most of it is on line but it gives some insight of the early taxonomists.

I got hold of the paper in an old bookshop and did not become interested in the paper until I asked about on that forum. I gave it to someone and I'm trying to get it back... for the last 10 years.

My next snafu... I asked what is a species... that series went over 6 months.

Originally Posted by Geomyda

Yes, I thought it suitable to post this reference, as it reinforced your brilliance.
However, I still find your attitude to Taxonomy to be a touch on the weird side, but hey ho, what ever "floats your boat".