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Meaning of HOLOTYPE

Pronunciation:  'hâlu`tIp

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made
 

HOLOTYPE is a 8 letter word that starts with H.

 

 Synonyms: type specimen
 
 See Also: example, model

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A single specimen designated by the author of a plant (or animal) name, at the time of original publication, as that to which the name shall apply; the 'voucher specimen' of a name.
 

 

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