Orthotype
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orthotype is a noun meaning (taxonomy) The original published name for a group of genetically related organisms.
Meaning
(taxonomy) The original published name for a group of genetically related organisms.
Example Sentences
At the same time it is realised that the validity of the present arrangement can be established only by some worker who has at his disposal an adequate world collection, and who has access to orthotypes and early literature not available here […]
Word Forms
- orthotypes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include holotype, topotype, hypotype, lectotype, genotype, homeotype.
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