Definitions For Neotype

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

Related terms

neotypal neotypification neotypify

Etymology

neo + type

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