neotype

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounneotype (plural neotypes)

plural neotypes

  1. biologyA 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

Origin

From neo- + type.

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Translations

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

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MLA

“neotype.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neotype. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neotype,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neotype.

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