plesiotype

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noun

A specimen identified as belonging to a species, but not selected by the original describer of that species.

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Meanings

nounplesiotype (plural plesiotypes)

plural plesiotypes

  1. A specimen identified as belonging to a species, but not selected by the original describer of that species.
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APA

plesiotype. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plesiotype

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Chicago

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