Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Type Specimen.
Type Specimen - as a noun
The original specimen from which the description of a new species is made
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holotypeExample Sentences
"The museum has a rare type specimen of a species that has since gone extinct."
"The scientist carefully examined the type specimen to accurately classify the new species."
"The type specimen serves as the reference point for identifying and describing a particular species."
"The museum curator is responsible for cataloging and preserving the type specimens."
"Researchers often compare newly discovered specimens to existing type specimens to determine their classification."
