Neotype
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neotype is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Word Forms
- neotypes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lectotype, hypotype, neotypification, isoneotype, topotype, syntype.
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