[Sir Nathan XXI]

So exactly what is a holotype, scientifically, and in laymans terms?

 

[Xenon]

moved to piranha discussion.

 

[Innes]

as far as I am aware it is the origional specimine used to identify a species.

 

[Guest]

that is it

 

[Sir Nathan XXI]

but thats it?

 

[Xenon]

ummmm....if your trying to get at something here Nate why dont you just spit it out.

hol·o·type ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hl-tp, hl-)
n.
The single specimen or illustration designated as the type for naming a species or subspecies or used as the basis for naming a species or subspecies when no type has been selected. Also called type.

-from dictionary.com

 

[Sir Nathan XXI]

I just thought there was more to it than that is all

 

[Xenon]

The dictionary.com genie said there is nothing more.

 

[Mr. Hannibal]

Ups! here we go again!
Please stop!

 

[Sir Nathan XXI]

Ups! here we go again!
Please stop!

what this topic was ended

 

[Xenon]

Nothing more here. Close.