Harry,

It would be a mistake to add a rank (like tribe) where it isn't needed.
Taxonomy is not the same thing as tidiness.

Cheers,
Andy

Andrew K. Rindsberg
Geological Survey of Alabama

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The Veliger:
 gen'us (L genus= race, tribe): a taxon including one to many species of
presumed common phylogenetic origin, separated from related but similar taxa
by a decided gap. Its a start to understanding, now, Giji's, Harry and the
rest of the knowledgeable people, if one would take a major family that most
would be familiar with like, Murex and apply tribe and genera to it would be
most helpful. Both of you have help me tremendously to direct my thoughts
and understand things where I still would be in the dark. I am asking once
again for help. I chose Murex because anatomically most do not nor have not,
the chance to study, but shell structure (if applies) would help.

Love it,

Harry B.



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