Author Archive: David McKay
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The Rules of Taxonomy: How Species Are Named
Posted: March 15, 2018 - 12:44 , by David McKay
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Biodiversity, Natural History, Collections, Research
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Why should ROM curators care about a proposal to create an organization that would make rules for how species of living things are named?
Burgess Shale fossil site reveals oldest evidence of brood care
Posted: December 17, 2015 - 12:00 , by David McKay
Waptia fieldensis research shows parenting has a long history (508 million years)
Brood care, where the adult carries its eggs or juveniles to help increase their survival, was an important evolutionary step. However, little is known about how and when this strategy began.
ROM Volunteer Profile: Patricia Harris
Posted: April 25, 2013 - 15:20 , by David McKay
Patricia Harris is a true testament to the profound impact of volunteerism...
