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neotype

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, taxonomy

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History

Etymology

From neo- + type.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: ネオタイプ (neotaipu) — A new specimen designated instead of lost or problematic type
  • Japanese: 新基準標本 (shinkijunhyōhon) — A new specimen designated instead of lost or problematic type