Re: Storing data and code in a Db with LISP-like interface

From: Frank Hamersley <terabitemightbe_at_bigpond.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:55:06 GMT
Message-ID: <KJd4g.17753$vy1.12179@news-server.bigpond.net.au>

Gene Wirchenko wrote:
> On 27 Apr 2006 12:10:12 -0700, "Mikito Harakiri"
> <mikharakiri_nospaum_at_yahoo.com> wrote:
>

>> Bob Badour wrote:
>>> In the end, taxonomy is rather arbitrary. Hierarchy just doesn't work
>>> for things as complex as biological systems.
>> phylogenetic tree


> 

>      Are you allowing for branches that join?

Sure - they are commonly referred to as interspecific hybrids. Most are sterile due to meiotic disruption.

As to whether the "new" organism is a new branch etc - check out speciation!

Wikipedia is your friend!

Cheers, Frank. Received on Thu Apr 27 2006 - 19:55:06 CDT