Re: Lemurs and Feathers

["Tim Williams" <twilliams_alpha@hotmail.com>]

David Marjanovic wrote:

> I still prefer HP Tom Hopp's idea that wings evolved for brooding, and 
> Klaus
> Ebel's idea that the wingstroke evolved for underwater flying is still the
> only explanation for the wingstroke that I know.

Please.  Tell me you're kidding.

> Won't happen in a parachuter, IMHO.

Why not?  Flapping the primordial wing may do wonders for increasing thrust 
and improving maneuverability.


Tim

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Timothy J. Williams

USDA/ARS Researcher
Agronomy Hall
Iowa State University
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