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Question
10. In zoological nomenclature, a preserved individual specimen (or series) used to objectively anchor a scientific name to a specific animal is called the
Correct Answer
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.