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>Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 00:00:14 -0400
>From: Charles Sturm <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: topotype
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>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.
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>Charlie
Another term for the Metatype is a Tophomeotype. There is also a type
known as an Ideotype (or Idiotype) which is a specimen examined by the
nomenclator (i.e. metatypical) but not from the type locality. See also
Adelfotype, Isocotype, Metatopotype. An excellent glossary of types (108
varieties) can be found in:
Fernald, H.T. 1939. On type nomenclature. Annals of the Entomological
Society of America 32(4):689-702.
According to Fernald: "Topotype:.....These are of the very greatest
importance,....." so somebody loves them.
Kevin
Kevin S. Cummings
Research Scientist
Illinois Natural History Survey
607 E. Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
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