Neotype Definition

nēə-tīp
noun
A biological specimen or other element that is selected as the type specimen when the holotype, lectotype, and any syntypes or paratypes have been lost or destroyed.
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Noun

Singular:
neotype
Plural:
neotypes

Origin of Neotype

  • neo- +"Ž type

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