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What is a neotype?

What is a neotype? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (biology) A new specimen of a previously described species which, in order to maintain nomenclatural stability or solve doubtful or confusing identities, is designated to serve as the type specimen, possibly replacing a previous holotype or neotype.
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Taxonomic study of the genus Campylobacter and designation of the neotype strain for the type species, Campylobacter fetus Sebald and Veron.
A neotype was chosen for Cheilanthes incisa by previous workers because there were apparently no extant syntypes.
Audience interest in neotype science fiction is increasing even more with a film adaption slated to be made.
He designated a neotype also for the species Cyrtonotella semicircularis.
The neotype, designated from Kapatu Creek on Wembere drainage, received a proper description.

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