holotype meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of holotype at MeaningMonkey.org. holotype meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

HOLOTYPE noun

Definition of holotype (noun)

the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made
- synonyms: type specimen

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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