neotype
neotype · neotypes
A new specimen of a previously described species which, in order to maintain…A 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
Meaning
1 sensesA 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
Origin
From neo- + type.From neo- + type.
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