Holotype

Synonyms of holotype

• type specimen
• standard specimen
• original specimen

Collocations of holotype

holotype specimen

Frequency: 80 %

The holotype specimen of the new species was carefully preserved in the museum.

holotype description

Frequency: 65 %

The holotype description provided detailed information about the morphology of the specimen.

holotype locality

Frequency: 60 %

The holotype locality was in a remote area of the rainforest.

holotype classification

Frequency: 50 %

The holotype classification placed the new species within a specific taxonomic group.

holotype designation

Frequency: 45 %

The holotype designation was crucial for establishing the identity of the species.

Idiomatic Expressions for holotype

• Phrase: holotype specimen
  Meaning: the original specimen used to describe and define a species
  Usage: The holotype specimen is crucial for accurate classification and identification of species.