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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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

Etymology

From neo- + type.

Related phrases

type specimen

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