Holotype (Noun)
Meaning
The original specimen from which the description of a new species is made.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The holotype of the newly discovered species of butterfly was preserved in a special collection at the natural history museum.
- The entomologist carefully examined the holotype of the beetle to confirm its classification as a new species.
- The holotype of the ancient dinosaur was a nearly complete skeleton that had been excavated from a quarry in the desert.
- The botanist studied the holotype of the rare plant to learn more about its unique characteristics and growth habits.
- The museum curator carefully handled the holotype of the extinct bird, making sure not to damage the fragile specimen.