In a message dated 9/3/00 7:51:19 PM, NJPharris@aol.com writes: << << Laurasiatheria (Eulipotyphyla (most of the traditional "Insectivora")...>> Um, why Eulipotyphla, if there is no Lipotyphla? >> Why not just "insectivora?" If it contains MOST of most of the traditional "Insectivora" then why not jut let it keep the tradtional name? eric l.