SYNTYPE

Etymology

Noun

syntype (plural syntypes)

(taxonomy) Any one of two or more specimens specified in the description of a species (or lower-order taxon), where no specimen has been designated as holotype.

Usage notes

• One of the syntypes may, subsequent to the original research, be designated to serve as lectotype in place of the missing holotype.

Source: Wiktionary



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