Posted by PZ Myers on February 26, 2005 02:54 PM

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.

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Comment #18307

Posted by John A. Davison on February 27, 2005 07:09 AM (e) (s)

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

Comment #18319

Posted by DaveScot on February 27, 2005 10:05 AM (e) (s)

Researching amniote penises seems like a wonderful application of your natural talents, Dr. Myers.  Keep up the good work!

Comment #18321

Posted by Richard on February 27, 2005 10:18 AM (e) (s)

Fascinating stiff, but will any amount of hard evidence ever be enough to sway the forces of antievolution?

Comment #18402

Posted by DonkeyKong on February 27, 2005 06:12 PM (e) (s)

LOL

So are you saying that if I throw my lot in with you I will lose my penis?

Comment #18410

Posted by Richard on February 27, 2005 07:34 PM (e) (s)

Well, perhaps you’d be a wee bit more circum… (wait for it) …spect with your comments.

Comment #18412

Posted by Bob Maurus on February 27, 2005 07:39 PM (e) (s)

John, that is deliciously amusing. Your friend sounds like a hoot. I hope he got his cane before he passed.

Bob

Comment #18436

Posted by DaveScot on February 28, 2005 12:13 AM (e) (s)

Richard, may I call you Dick?

Comment #18462

Posted by Richard on February 28, 2005 10:13 AM (e) (s)

Go ahead, it doesn’t make any vas deferens to me!

Comment #18496

Posted by DaveScot on February 28, 2005 12:27 PM (e) (s)

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.

Comment #18509

Posted by Richard on February 28, 2005 01:15 PM (e) (s)

Okay, I’m spent as far as this topic goes.

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