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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 1 Objective Question
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34. Specimens other than the holotype upon which a species-group name is based and so designated are called
Options
A Syntypes
B Paratypes
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C Neotypes
D Lectotypes
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Paratypes are secondary specimens designated in the original description alongside the primary holotype specimen to capture variation within the species.

Hint

'Para-' alongside the main type specimen (holotype).

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 334 of 737
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