Re: mammal definition (was "Fossil Discovery Threatens")

[NJPharris@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/26/2000 1:57:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ELurio writes:

> The problem is actually easy. Use different names when redefining things. 
If 
> you're going to have to choose between saurapsida and reptillia, choose 
> saurapsida, it's less confusing.

I have to agree with you there.  I would have much prefered to see Reptilia 
dumped altogether as a formal taxonomic name.  However, as matters currently 
stand, Reptilia and Sauropsida are two different groups.  Mesosaurs and 
potentially all of the non-turtle "anapsids" and even many basal diapsids (if 
turtles really are diapsids) are sauropsids but not reptiles.

Nick P.