Taxonomy of Calculusaurus…

Well friends, I am almost finished. What started as a battle with a fearsome beast, the Calculusaurus, has evolved into an alliance, perhaps even a friendship. Yes, I have learned that the Calculusaurus is not defeated by force of arms or direct confrontation. One must treat the Calculusaurus gently, with companionship, yet still be wary. Little by little, with practice, the Calculusaurus is brought to one’s side where it becomes an ally… for I have learned something else:

There are more than one calculusaurid! There are more than one species in the genus Calculusaurus. In order to enlighten you, my loyal readers, I will describe the taxonomic organization of said creature:

Genus: Calculusaurus
Species:
1)C. derivativius: known for its smaller stature among calculusaurids, it feeds mostly on first year students. Its physiology consists of limits and derivatives and algebraic excess
2)C. integralusnewtonii: Larger than C. derivativius it is also far more dangerous and aggressive. It has been known to sum infinite series while calculating the area under curves. Unable to be approached unless one has tamed a C. derivativius.
3)C. multivariabilius, C. vectoronoma, and C. tensoraeaii: Little is know of these fearsome beasts that lurk in the shadows of math departments everywhere. To first-years they are but a rumour, a shadow on the edge of the mind. To more experienced mathmagicians, they are mighty beasts, tamed only by those that posses the most potent of mathmagic and spellquations. If I ever learn more of these three, I will tell you…

So but one final task, and I will perhaps have tamed my own C. derivativius and then one day I will be able to hunt a fearsome C. integralusnewtonii.

Do not drink and derive…

S.