Let us not forget the metatype, a subclass of topotype. The metatype is a
topotype identified by the author of the taxon in question. Again, not a
formal type but probably the best alternative to select a neotype from
should that ever become necessary.
Charlie
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Charlie Sturm, Jr
Research Associate - Section of Invertebrate Zoology
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA
Assistant Professor - Family Medicine
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