I third the idea, I was confused in the beginning and from what has been
answered, sub-family, tribe, & gerna all over lap. So, why not make it
easier on us older folk, eliminate.

Harry B.

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> [Original Message]
> From: John Wolff <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 1/13/2005 9:11:42 AM
> Subject: Tribes
>
> At 10:32 PM 1/12/2005, you wrote:
> >I have a suggestion: Lets eliminate "Tribes" altogether. Do we really
need
> >that designation to understand where mollusks belong?
> >     The Question Man
>
> Good idea, Art. I have been ignoring the concept for 20 years -- mainly
> because I also did not understand it. It's complicated enough with
families
> and sub-families. How many of those are there at this moment? And who has
> the "correct" version?
>
> John
>
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