At 03:20 PM 1/24/99 -0600, C. Laibly wrote: >Oops, forgot to ask. What is the Lazarus concept, idea, effect?? A Lazarus taxon is one that *appears* to become extinct, and then reappears millions, or at least many thousands, of years later. This phenomenon is moderately common during mass extinctions. -------------- May the peace of God be with you. sarima@ix.netcom.com