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What is a nomenclatural type?

  • An illustration of the nomenclature process
  • A duplicate specimen of the holotype
  • A reference for the name of a taxon (correct)
  • A specimen kept under safekeeping in an unknown herbarium

What is the function of a holotype?

  • To be distributed to various herbaria worldwide
  • To serve as the definitive reference source for any questions of identity or nomenclature (correct)
  • To act as an illustration for the new taxon
  • To be kept in an unknown herbarium

Why are isotypes valuable?

  • Because they are reliable duplicates of the same taxon (correct)
  • Because they serve as holotypes
  • Because they are not recommended by the ICBN
  • Because they are kept in an unknown herbarium

Where is it recommended that a holotype be deposited?

<p>In an internationally recognized herbarium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does an isotype play in nomenclature?

<p>Serving as a duplicate of the holotype to aid taxonomists worldwide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nomenclatural type constitutes the most valuable specimen?

<p>Holotype (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a nomenclatural type?

<p>A specimen or illustration that serves as a reference for the name of a taxon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a holotype in nomenclature?

<p>To serve as the definitive reference source for identity and nomenclature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are holotypes recommended to be deposited in an internationally recognized herbarium?

<p>Because it ensures the safety and authenticity of the specimen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an isotype in nomenclature?

<p>A duplicate specimen of the holotype collected at the same time by the same person from the same population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are isotypes valuable in nomenclature?

<p>Because they are reliable duplicates of the same taxon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of holotypes in nomenclature?

<p>Holotypes serve as the definitive reference source for identity and nomenclature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a syntype in nomenclature?

<p>Any specimen designated as the type with no specified holotype (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would a lectotype be selected?

<p>When the original material is missing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a neotype in nomenclature used for?

<p>To serve as a type when the original material is lost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a paratype from a holotype or syntype?

<p>Paratypes are not designated as types initially (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would an epitype be selected according to the text?

<p>If the lectotype is ambiguous with respect to the identification and diagnosis of the taxon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a specimen selected from syntypes to serve as the type?

<p>Lectotype (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a syntype in nomenclature?

<p>Multiple specimens designated as type specimens in the original description without specifying a holotype (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a lectotype selected?

<p>When no holotype was designated at the time of publication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a neotype used for in nomenclature?

<p>To serve as a type when the original material is missing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of nomenclature, what are paratypes?

<p>Specimens that provide information on species variability but are not holotypes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is an epitype selected?

<p>When the holotype is clear in identification and diagnosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a lectotype from a neotype in nomenclature?

<p>Lectotype is chosen when no holotype was designated; neotype is used when the original material is lost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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