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Old 12-10-2015, 04:18 AM
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Default Re: Miscellany

Nah. Most biologists don't like the word "monkey" precisely because the "monkeys" are a paraphyletic group, as the word is commonly used.

But if the term is to be used "properly," though, to designate a true taxon, I certainly have no objection.
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