NEOTYPE

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A neotype is a specimen selected to serve as the "type specimen" for a species when the original type specimen (holotype) has been lost, destroyed, or was never designated. It serves as a replacement to help define a species, ensuring clear and consistent taxonomy.

Here's a breakdown of key aspects of neotypes:

• Purpose: To clarify the taxonomic status of a species when there is no existing holotype, lectotype, syntype or prior neotype.
• Designation: It can only be designated when there's a clear need, and not simply for curatorial convenience. The designation must meet these conditions such as a statement that it is being designated to clarify taxonomy, a differentiating statement between taxa, recognition data of specimen, reasons that the original has been destroyed or lost and steps taken to find it, and evidence that the neotype is consistent with original.
• Selection: The neotype should be a specimen that closely matches the original description of the species.
• Replacement: It replaces a lost or destroyed holotype, lectotype, or previous neotype.
• Languages: The definition for neotype is given in English, but also defined in French as "néotype".