Personal message: Time to update taxonomy? Take a look at this link on BioMedNet from 8 January 2003 by Henry Nicholls Taxonomy is stuck in the 18th Century, claims Canadian zoologist Paul Hebert, who calls for a molecular revolution. "There is no more likely death of a discipline than the failure to innovate," he warns. Enjoy the read :) BGL The following Special Report has been sent to you by Bruce Livett <[log in to unmask]>. ----------------------------- Time to update taxonomy? 8 January 2003 Taxonomy is stuck in the 18th Century, claims Canadian zoologist Paul Hebert, who calls for a molecular revolution. "There is no more likely death of a discipline than the failure to innovate," he warns. ----------------------------- To read the full article, click the link below, or cut and paste the entire link into your browser. http://news.bmn.com/friend/80973eea7d/%2Fsreport%2Fprevious%3Fday%3D030109%26story%3D1