>From: Henk and Zvia Mienis <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: types
>Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 17:42:04 +0200
>
>This remark is not directed personally to you Thomas but to all of the
>Conchlers interested in type terms.
>The name cotype was once used to indicate a syntype. However, the
>International Code for Zoological Nomenclature advices not to use the term
>cotype/cotypes anymore. Those who like to know exactly what is hiding
>behind the terms: holotype, paratype, syntype, lectotype, paralectotype &
>neotype (i.e. the only types recognized by the Code), should consult a copy
>of the ICZN for their meaning and not rely on second hand interpretations.
>Any nearby taxonomic institute has at least one copy of it in its library.
>Since the meanings of these terms have not been changed for "ages", even an
>old edition can be used.
>Still one other remark: don't mix up type specimens with typical specimens,
>because they are two complete different things.
>Best regards,
>Henk K. Mienis


Dear Henk,
I waiting for your answer and your list from March about our landsnail's
PARATYPES exchange.
I'm ready!!!   Very best regards,
                      Zoltan Peter Eross
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