noun a single type specimen designated as the name-bearing type of a species
The holotype is the single specimen designated as the type specimen when a new species is described. It serves as the reference point for that species.
In paleontology, the holotype is the single specimen used to define a new species. It is crucial for understanding the characteristics and classification of extinct organisms.
Holotypes play a significant role in taxonomy by establishing the identity of a species and serving as a standard for comparison with other specimens.
In biology, a holotype is a single physical example (or illustration) of an organism that serves as the official reference specimen for the species.
In paleontology, a holotype is a single specimen that is used to describe and define a new species of extinct organism.
In museums, holotypes are often carefully preserved and displayed as important scientific specimens for research and education purposes.