Most of us would agree with you, Kev. Martin was referring to those who would name a new species after themselves (self-gratification), not to honor other people (gratification). Andrew K. Rindsberg Geological Survey of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Lamprell [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, November 09, 1998 1:55 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Naming and self-gratification; dealers' choice Martin Naming of new species is always a problem particularly in not creating further confusion to an already overladen synonomous list. In the many previously unamed species that I have worked on, I have tried many latin combinations but seem to restrict myself to localities, which are usually very safe, or to honour people who have assisted with my research because of this problem. Many collectors generously donate specimens which they do not recognise and have sent for identification, when it is found that they have not previously been described. I do not consider this arrogant, quite the contrary nor has it ever been my intent that naming after deserving people is to their self indulgence in fact I have never told any person that I intend naming a species after them. I thank these generous people and trust they will continue their unselfish attitude to the study of marine molluscs by continuing to donate unidentified specimens to institutions where they know they will be used for research. 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