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To: Future Snake Eater

A concept termed "atavism," if I recall.

You're right. More info than you wanted. LOL

Atavism
Noun

1. A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
Date "atavism" was first used: 1833.
Synonyms: reversion (n), throwback (n).

Atavism means a real or supposed evolutionary throwback (degeneracy), the unexpected appearance of primitive traits

I would say your term applies.

67 posted on 08/30/2005 4:29:58 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)

To: DJ MacWoW

Whole lot of atavism going on, baby.

81 posted on 08/30/2005 4:46:20 PM PDT by Shawndell Green (Mecca delenda est!)

To: DJ MacWoW

Atavism means a real or supposed evolutionary throwback (degeneracy), the unexpected appearance of primitive traits

Apes, you mean? As in, first 10 min of 2001: A Space Odyssey?

168 posted on 08/31/2005 2:06:27 PM PDT by Windsong (FighterPilot)

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