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English
Etymology
From neo- + type.
Noun
neotype (plural neotypes)
- (taxonomy) 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
Translations
A new specimen designated instead of lost or problematic type
- Japanese: ネオタイプ (neotaipu), 新基準標本 (shinkijunhyōhon)
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