Re: what's a SJO?

[Doug Karpa-Wilson <dkarpawi at indiana_edu>]

>KI>Being a former left coaster, I'm with Wright.  Scientific names have a
>KI>purpose, not the least of which is that they are recognized
>internationally.
>KI>Why do we killie folks have to speak in code?
>
>Hi Bob--
>
>Well, I can think of a couple of reasons, neither of them good. First is
>that it saves time--much faster to say (or type) SJO than Fundulopanchax
>sjoestedti.
>I agree with both of you. I try to use the full scientific name (and
>location) when possible, especially on the general list.
>
>Just my thoughts.
>
>Catherine

It would at least be good if we had an updated set of generic
abbreviations, to speed up "Fundulopanchax" or "Scriptaphyosemion"  I'll
get right on it  :-)  Then I'll post them and you guys can pick it apart
then.

Doug

Doug Karpa-Wilson
Department of Biology
Indiana University
Jordan Hall
1001 E. 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47405


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