Re: NANFA-- Common Names

Bob Bock (bockhouse_at_earthlink.net)
Sat, 10 Mar 2001 14:11:52 -0500

I concur. From here on, I decree that gambusia should be called nasty
guppies; largemouth bass, buckmouth inhalers; crappies, leopardskin sunfish;
and longnose dace, airplane fish.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <mbinkley_at_columbus.rr.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 11:02 AM
Subject: NANFA-- Common Names

> Is there any true authority for assigning common names? Can't I just pick
> a name I like and start using it?
>
>
> Mark
> Columbus Ohio USA <))><
> mbinkley_at_columbus.rr.com
>
>
>
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