From: RaptorRKC@aol.com > To all: > > What does BASAL mean? For example, a BASAL theropod, as I have seen the term > used. > In this contect, it means "close to the ancestral form", as in "near the base of the evolutionary tree". swf@elsegundoca.attgis.com sarima@netcom.com The peace of God be with you.