“What’s in a species name” is topic of USGS lecture on Sept. 28

John B. French, Jr., Center Director USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center will discuss:

• What have museum collections taught us about invasive diseases?
• When is an endangered species not a species?
• How can birds in a museum help protect airline passengers?
• How do geology and biology govern what species we find on the Channel Islands?

The talk begins at 7:00 pm and is held at Rambo Auditorium/Bldg. 3, 345 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park.