Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is a type specimen?

April 26, 2017specimen type

0

Posted

What is a type specimen?

1 Answer

0

Posted

A type specimen is the original specimen used to name a new species. It is the name-bearing specimen, against which any new discoveries must be compared. Ideally, the type specimen preserves some feature that distinguishes the new species from all previously known ones.