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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question

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10. In zoological nomenclature, a preserved individual specimen (or series) used to objectively anchor a scientific name to a specific animal is called the
Options
A Holotype only
B Name-bearing type
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C Synonym
D Priority specimen
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A name-bearing type (which includes holotypes, syntypes, lectotypes, and neotypes) serves as the biological standard anchoring a scientific name.

Hint

Broad term under ICZN rules for any reference specimen defining a name.

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