paratype

[ par-uh-tahyp ]

noun

, Biology.

1. a specimen other than a type specimen that is used for the original description of a taxonomic group and specifically stated to be the one on which the original description of the taxon was based.

Other Words From

• par·a·typ·ic [par-, uh, -, tip, -ik], adjective

Example Sentences

A paratype has elytra fulvous of dilute ferruginous cast with black mottlings.

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As may be seen from table 1, the alleged type of R. tumida and the alleged paratype of R. parvula indicate the opposite!

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Paratype: is every specimen of the series from which the type was selected see type and cotype.

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The type and paratype of Nerterogeomys from the Benson local fauna of Arizona have no indication of enamel reduction.

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The paratype was calling at night from a low herb at the edge of a small stream in the cloud forest.

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