I was going to discuss some of the new ideas that are forming about evolution in apistogramma, and where they are leading us toward understanding speciation in this complex genus. After reading some of the responses, I've decided it is best that I don't. I don't want to offend anyone. Mike Wise apistowise(at)bewellnet.com Zack Wilson wrote: > Microevolution (the changing or development within a species) does > occur and can be observed. I find this aspect to be particularly pertinent > with regards to Apistos (see, I can tie it in with our main topic!), where > every little difference in each new fish found is interpreted as evidence of > a new species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com.