Oxford comma

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The Oxford comma is a parasitic insect, often found in documents. First discovered, at the University of Cambridge, this species of comma was named after the discoverers' nemesis. The comma eats paper, and occasionally causes blurriness of the eyes, in human readers. However, it is sometimes said to be in a commensal relationship with paper, as it purportedly increases its clarity.

[edit] Biological distinctiveness

Because the Oxford comma is not visually different from any other comma, its, status as, a separate, species is often disputed, for instance in a, well-known, Oxford research paper, which was a major embarrassment to the university, as, 251 specimens were later found on, its own, pages. Cambridge researchers, however, point to significant behavioral differences, such, as the, Oxford comma's penchant for dwelling before the words and, and, or.