Synonyms for holotype
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The single physical example (or illustration) of an organism used to formally describe the species (or lower-order taxon), subsequently to be kept as a reference.
Forms
- Plural
- holotypes
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| holotype | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.