neotype

English

Etymology

From neo- +‎ type.

Noun

neotype (plural neotypes)

1. (taxonomy) 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

Derived terms

• isoneotype

Related terms

• neotypal
• neotypic
• neotypical
• neotypification
• neotypify
• neotypy

Translations

A new specimen designated instead of lost or problematic type

Japanese: ネオタイプ (ja) (neotaipu), 新基準標本 (shinkijunhyōhon)