[Dataman]

He said there was a dearth of transitionals.There is a universe of difference between the two concepts, at least for those of us with a modicum of intelligence.

You give yourself too much credit.

Retro said "What lack of transitionals?" Gould says dearth (scarcity). To quote you, "There is a universe of difference between the two concepts, at least for those of us with a modicum of intelligence."

[Junior]

Your comment makes no sense. Gould never used the word "lack" (meaning absence of) when speaking of transitionals. VadeRetro did not contradict me with his statement. You, though, evidently can't see the difference between "lack" and "dearth."