<p>Do not underestimate the power and potential of bottom feeders. The depths are unexplored, and the surface has yet to be scratched. Remember, even the top of the food chain can be undone by the lowliest of microbes.</p>
<p>As for a penning of an epic poem, tome, or tome-pome, be advised that d would be happy to translate into Old Norse, and have it fabricated on period paper.</p>
<p>violadad, your D’s expertise
comes at too high
a prix.</p>
<p>Some might call it a grand prix.</p>
<p>Is that the vehicle of choice at UTas?</p>
<p>Actually, vintage Land Rovers and early model Toyota Land Cruisers converted to run on wombat dung are the vehicles of choice for the outback set.</p>
<p>I trust your D reads the wombats’ entrails, cooks the meat on the engine, and turns the pelts into ceremonial robes and the claws into stylish yet meaningful jewelry.</p>
<p>How could I have forgotten marsupials? I have been out of the race for too long (son having won it already, but that is for another thread) The perfect tier for our dear late bloomers whom we know will certainly be high achievers. They just need a warm nurturing space in which to develop.</p>
<p>Harriet, what else can I say. The kid is multi talented. :D</p>
<p>mafool, marsupials tend to be viewed by adcoms as being the helicoptered, reluctant to leave the nest (or pouch). They don’t necessarily adapt to college life or on campus living. They tend to have high drop out and transfer rates if accepted.</p>
<p>Especially detrimental are the platypus types, who display tremendous indecision and can quickly turn quite nasty. They tend to suffer a great deal from low self esteem and lack sense of purpose. They can succeed if they are recruited by swim teams at Div II or III small LACs.</p>
<p>Ahhhh–you are talking about marsupial students. I was referring to the marsupial tier schools, an under-appreciated group of schools, IMHO.</p>
<p>But, while we are on the subject of Marsupial students: I agree that they have to deal with certain prejudices against placenta-challenged groups (reference the wonderfully humorous and well researched book Who Needs a Placenta Anyway.) But let us not forget that they are well represented among recruited track and field athletes, particularly in the high jump and hurdles, in addition to the swim teams you mention.</p>
<p>Marsupial-tier schools provide a nurturing and supportive environment for their students. If you feel that your student could stand to do a little more growing up before heading for a huge Flagship State U, the Marsupial-tier schools are a good choice.</p>
<p>But I’m concerned about whether they’re kind of, you know, suitcase schools?</p>
<p>Some might be, but generally, many provide an all-encompassing environment that completely surrounds and nourishes the students.</p>
<p>You mean they DON’T stuff clothes, toys, books, train tickets and such in those giant pockets? Years of cartoon-watching, um, I mean, research have clearly left me misinformed.</p>
<p>Oh, all that stuff is there, but then, so is the student! It’s an all-encompassing environment!!</p>
<p>Do I dare raise the burning controversy of Mud Dragons (Kinorhyncha)? Yes. Yes, I must.</p>
<p>I will be flamed by the more tepid posters for raising this hot topic, but Mud Dragon schools deserve far more attention than they have received of late.</p>
<p>I’m still busy researching the tube worm tier, mafool. But go ahead: What makes them so noteworthy? What kind of rolodex does a Mud Dragon graduate with (besides muddy)?</p>
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<p>You mean aside from their name??</p>
<p>Well, there are the mascots, for starters: Eleven segments, each with a dorsal plate. How sweet is that?</p>
<p>Also looks really cool on those College Captain Chairs.</p>
<p>Okay, so football games would be beyond awesome. Next?</p>
<p>Awesome alumni network, as I understand. I was told this on good authority by my pedicurist who has a neighbor whose cousin’s gardener knows someone who attended. Can’t get much better information than that.</p>
<p>Also, Harriet, your Benthos may have hook here, because the Mud Dragons are affiliated with the meiobenthos.</p>
<p>I’m looking into gill implants. Thanks, mafool.</p>