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neotype

The English word “neotype” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  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.

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