In what way is Poromitra oscitans related to pandiculation?

serpa

A yawn (from the Middle English yanen, an alteration of yonen or yenen, which in turn comes from the Old English geonian[1]), is a reflex of simultaneous inhalation of air and stretching of the eardrums, followed by exhalation of breath. Pandiculation is the act of stretching and yawning simultaneously. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandiculation Yawning (fish) The yawning, Poromitra oscitans, is a fish of the family Melamphaidae, found in tropical and subtropical waters of the indo-Pacific region. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poromitra_oscitans Oct 26 09, 7:29 PM

gonnzo

Pandiculation is the act of stretching and yawning. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4752 Poromitra oscitans is the Latin name for a fish known as the "Yawning." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yawning_%28fish%29 Oct 26 09, 7:30 PM

BRY2K

Right on...both of you! Oct 26 09, 7:36 PM