"neotype" meaning in English

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        "A new specimen of a previously described species which, in order to maintain nomenclatural stability or solve doubtful or confusing identities, is designated to serve as the type specimen, possibly replacing a previous holotype or neotype"
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          "word": "neotypal"
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          "word": "neotypification"
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        {
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          "roman": "neotaipu",
          "sense": "A new specimen designated instead of lost or problematic type",
          "word": "ネオタイプ"
        },
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          "lang": "Japanese",
          "roman": "shinkijunhyōhon",
          "sense": "A new specimen designated instead of lost or problematic type",
          "word": "新基準標本"
        }
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