I am working on the etymology of varanid names. Since you are the author of Varanus keithornei, could you give me a one liner on Keith Horne? Dates, connestion to herpetology, ot to you?
Thanks
Harold De Lisle
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RichardWells - a question
HaroldD
Oct 30, 2004 10:08 AM
Replies (3)
Scott Eipper
Nov 04, 2004 12:27 AM
Harold,
From Australian Journal of Herpetology, Supplementary Series No. 1, 1st of March, 1985. pg 21.
"Etymology: Named for Mr Keith Horne, herpetologist of Sydney, New South Wales."
As Odatria keithornei.
Regards,
Scott Eipper
HaroldD
Nov 04, 2004 11:35 AM
But I already knew that much. I was hoping for a little more info on this gentleman. Do you know him? Is he still alive?
richardwells
Nov 05, 2004 02:04 AM
Hello Harold,
Keith is very much alive and well, and now living in Queensland. I will contact him for his birthdate, and a brief bio for you - hopefully I'll be able to speak to him over the next couple of days...
Regards
Richard Wells
