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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 1 Objective Question

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37. The single type specimen that is the sole representative of a named species-group taxon, designated at the time of original publication, is the
Options
A Paratype
B Holotype
Correct Answer
C Syntype
D Neotype
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A holotype is the single primary physical specimen chosen by the original author to anchor the scientific name of a new species.

Hint

The prefix 'Holo-' denotes the primary, single definitive reference specimen.

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