Two similar holotypes are called

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Two similar holotypes are called (A) Isotypes (B) Neotypes (C) Syntypes (D) Mesotypes

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Isotype refers to the duplicate of holotype. When the original material is missing, the new nomenclatural type is termed as neotype. When there is no holotype, any of two or more specimens cited by the author is named as syntype.

Q. Two similar holotypes are called

Isotypes

Neotypes

Syntypes

Mesotypes

Isotype refers to the duplicate of holotype. When the original material is missing, the new nomenclatural type is termed as neotype. When there is no holotype, any of two or more specimens cited by the author is named as syntype.