holotype
the type specimen used in the original description of a species.
Origin of holotype
1Other words from holotype
- hol·o·typ·ic [hol-uh-tip-ik, hoh-luh-], /ˌhɒl əˈtɪp ɪk, ˌhoʊ lə-/, adjective
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How to use holotype in a sentence
We have examined and compared the holotypes, and other specimens used by Howell.
I have seen the holotypes of all four names and am unable to recognize more than a single species.
The two holotypes, as well as those of gaigeae and Malachylodes guttilatus agree in color pattern.
The holotypes of 21 of the 23 nominal species are extant; I have examined 19 of these.
British Dictionary definitions for holotype
/ (ˈhɒləˌtaɪp) /
biology another name for type specimen
Derived forms of holotype
- holotypic (ˌhɒləˈtɪpɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for holotype
[ hŏl′ə-tīp′, hō′lə- ]
The single specimen or illustration designated as the type for naming a species or subspecies or used as the basis for naming a species or subspecies when no type has been selected. Also called type species
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