tics, for example, pi is commonly
truncated at the number of decimal places relevant to the context. I quite
agree with Stettner's last statement that the terminology is a human
invention. Se la va sans dire!
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From: "Kelly Stettner"
To:
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es can be expressed in widely
differing environments, and similarly, how they are different.
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From: "James Crants"
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Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Weeds and Invasives, Arguments and Distinctions
The term "weed" is
The term "weed" is undeniably subjective, in almost every use I've heard or
seen. The desirability of the species in question to humans is part of most
definitions of the word. In my experience, ecologists avoid the term "weed"
in formal contexts precisely because it is only meaningful in terms o
Wayne, you bring up a "thorny" issue...one of my favorite conundrums. A weed
by any other name, eh? From the wiki entry you provided, I see many references
to weeds as "undesirable" or "nuisance" plants with little use to humans. I
agree that "the term weed in its general sense is a subjectiv
