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I'm curious...

Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:34 pm
by s_Luna_b
I was just wondering..

You called yourself an amphibian once.. Was this a simple slip of the tongue ((or, in this case, keys..))? After all, aren't reptiles and amphibians different species?

I mean no disrespect, sensei.. But I'm only a cat, and I can't help my curiosity on the matter...

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:03 pm
by Wise Turtle
While this specific example eludes me at this time, I assume I did so in the interest of witty and mentally dexterous alliteration or some other good use of my excellently well-kept mind, but that's neither here nor there.

While it would be true that I am not an amphibian in the sense of the scientific classification of animals, I am, as it would turn out, an amphibian according to your dictionary definition of the word: "An animal capable of living on land and in the water."

I hope that has satiated your curiosity.

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:05 pm
by s_Luna_b
Ahh, I see. Well, that does make more sense, then.
Thank you!

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:37 pm
by s_Luna_b
And, I do apologize.. I remember seeing it somewhere ((maybe it wasn't you who said it after all)), but now I can't find the statement...
I hope I haven't wasted your time, sensei.