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HYPOTYPE

\hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊtˈa͡ɪp], \hˌa‍ɪpə‍ʊtˈa‍ɪp], \h_ˌaɪ_p_əʊ_t_ˈaɪ_p]\

Definitions of HYPOTYPE

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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[Greek] Any specimen described or figured in order to amplify or correct the identification of a species; plesiotype, q.v.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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