Ever heard of
Phragmentotype (accidental burst into pieces)
Kleptotype (stolen from a museum)
Pyrotype (lost in fire)
There maybe more..........
Gijs
----------
> Van: Art Weil <[log in to unmask]>
> Aan: [log in to unmask]
> Onderwerp: Re: Collection bias and thanks for type info
> Datum: zaterdag 3 juli 1999 15:30
>
> Not to belitle the discussion of types, but there are several other
> types worth mentioning that never get on labels:
> 1. Tintype: Photo of a Holotype
> 2. Toetype: Rare shell one stumbles on.
> 3. Sintype: Shell found at a nude beach when your wife thinks you
are
> hard at work at the office.
> 4. Yentatype: Shell your mother-in-law gives you for Christmas.
> I'm sure there are others.
> Anon