neotype en · NOUN
Etymology
From neo- + type.
Meanings
- 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
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neotypes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
neotypification · neotypy · neotypic · neotypal · neotypify · neotypical
Translations (2)
ja ネオタイプ (A new specimen designated instead of lost or problematic type) · ja 新基準標本 (A new specimen designated instead of lost or problematic type)