NEET Biology The Living World / जीव जगत Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - The Living World

  • question_answer
    A duplicate of nomenclature type is termed by a taxonomist as:

    A) Syntype         

    B) Neotype

    C) Paratype        

    D) Isotype

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Holotype - A specimen on which the original description of the species is based.
    Syntype - Any of two or more specimens cited by author when there is no holotype.
    Neotype - A specimen is designated when the original types are known to have been destroyed.
    Paratype - A specimen other than the holotype available with the author.
    Isotype - a duplicate of the holo type.


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