neotypes

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A form of neotype — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of neotype

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

typonese
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APA

neotypes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neotypes

MLA

“neotypes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neotypes. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neotypes,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neotypes.

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