neotype

English

Etymology

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

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 (neotaipu), 新基準標本 (shinkijunhyōhon)