| Column I | Column II | ||
| A. | Paratype | 1. | Duplicate of holotype |
| B. | Syntype | 2. | Original nomenclature missing |
| C. | Isotype | 3. | Describe along holotype |
| D. | Neotype | 4. | Specimen cited by author when no holotype is present |
A) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
B) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
C) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Isotype is the duplicate of holotype. Neotype is the new nomenclature when the original type is missing. Paratype is a when any other specimen is described along with the holotype. When any of two or more specimen cited by author when there is no holotype then it refers to syntype.
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