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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question

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64. The designated type specimen of a species whose original type or type series has been lost or destroyed is called the
Options
A Neotype
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B Holotype
C Allotype
D Paratype
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A neotype is a replacement type specimen formally designated when the original holotype/syntypes are lost or destroyed.

Hint

'Neo-' replacement specimen chosen when primary types are lost.

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