Taxonomic Concepts in the news

[David Remsen]

Did anyone see this CNN post a couple of weeks ago?

The Preble's meadow jumping mouse, once seen as a costly impediment to
development, is now viewed by the government as a critter that never
really existed -- and is no longer in need of Federal Protection under
the Endangered Species Act.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/01/28/jumping.mouse.ap/index.html

It appears however that of the 14 reviewers in the decision, 6 still
believe the concept exists while 8 determined it does not.

The mouse however, had no comment.

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David Remsen
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Marine Biological Laboratory
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