To: GreenFreeper
Sounds more like a distinct population segment! Actually, in this case (for once), I might call it a separate species on the strength of having a different number of chromosomes than the horse. Some experiments to determine if the two could produce viable progeny are possibly in order.
25 posted on
12/19/2005 7:34:46 AM PST by
Carry_Okie
(There are people in power who are truly evil.)
To: Carry_Okie
Actually, in this case (for once), I might call it a separate species on the strength of having a different number of chromosomes Perhaps, but many salamanders (I believe plants as well)have different numbers of chromosome yet fall under the DPS. I still don't think we have a firm grasp on what a species really is.
26 posted on
12/19/2005 9:12:07 AM PST by
GreenFreeper
(Not blind opposition to progress, but opposition to blind progress)
To: Carry_Okie
"I still don't think we have a firm grasp on what a species really is."
Interesting thought. Let the cards fall where they may as science un-ravels the many mysteries. So much to learn, un-learn, and revise.
28 posted on
12/19/2005 10:13:50 AM PST by
Marine_Uncle
(Honor must be earned)
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