Neotype

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA new specimen of a previously described species which, in order to maintain nomenclatural stability or solve doubtful or confusing identities, is designated to serve as the type specimen, possibly replacing a previous holotype or neotype

Synonyms

lectotype hypotype neotypification isoneotype topotype syntype paratype homeotype holotype tectotype epitype isotype

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