Here's a brief teaser:
Amniote penises have had a complex history. They have evolved independently multiple times, and perhaps most troubling to the male ego, they have been secondarily lost at least a few times. And every time they have evolved, they converge on a remarkably similar morphological solution.
If you want to find out more, read the rest on Pharyngula.
11 Comments
John A. Davison · 27 February 2005
I had a friend of mine that used to collect bacula and use them for swizzle sticks at parties. He wanted to get the baculum from a whale to use as a cane in his old age. I am sure he is dead now.
John A. Davison
DaveScot · 27 February 2005
Researching amniote penises seems like a wonderful application of your natural talents, Dr. Myers. Keep up the good work!
Richard · 27 February 2005
Fascinating stiff, but will any amount of hard evidence ever be enough to sway the forces of antievolution?
DonkeyKong · 27 February 2005
LOL
So are you saying that if I throw my lot in with you I will lose my penis?
Richard · 27 February 2005
Well, perhaps you'd be a wee bit more circum... (wait for it) ...spect with your comments.
Bob Maurus · 27 February 2005
John, that is deliciously amusing. Your friend sounds like a hoot. I hope he got his cane before he passed.
Bob
DaveScot · 28 February 2005
Richard, may I call you Dick?
Richard · 28 February 2005
Go ahead, it doesn't make any vas deferens to me!
DaveScot · 28 February 2005
Alright then, Dick. I didn't want to erect any seminal barrier between us that would interfere with further intercourse. At first glans I thought it might be too presumptious.
Richard · 28 February 2005
Okay, I'm spent as far as this topic goes.
ts · 1 March 2005
Duck!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/enviro/EnviroRepublish_366856.htm