Re: Paedomorphosis ( Re: BARYONYX' CLAWS )

["Matthew Troutman" <m_troutman@hotmail.com>]

<<I understand the difficulty in language suddenly. There is no better 
term for the mechanics of flight via powered flapping than 'flight'. 
Perhaps Micheal and DinoGeorge will agree to the term "wing stroke" for 
this cycle of motion so that it is defined apart from the media it's 
travelling through. 'Flapping' per se can be applied to non-thrust 
generating movements of the wings so probably shouldn't be used. >>

     First, its MATT ( why does everyone call me Michael? ). Second, I 
agree with all of your above points. Flapping is seen in aquatic 
animals. Aerial flight is best called "flight".

>-Betty

MattTroutman

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