Special object status |
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default value |
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(none) |
default text |
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copy |
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forgery |
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holotype |
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For biological specimens: the single specimen designated or otherwise fixed as the name-bearing type of a nominal species or subspecies. (aka "type specimen") |
lectotype |
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For biological specimens: a syntype designated as the single name-bearing specimen subsequent to the establishment of a nominal species or subspecies. |
paratype |
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For biological specimens: each specimen of a type species other than the holotype. |
paralectotype |
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For biological specimens: each specimen of a former syntype series remaining after the designation of a lectotype. |
syntype |
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For biological specimens: each specimen of a type series from which neither a holotype nor a lectotype has been designated. The syntypes collectively constitute the name-bearing type. |
type |
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NB: Do not use this term to indicate "type specimen" of a biological specimen; use holotype instead. |
Definitions are from the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, 4th ed. (1999)
The revised XML for this controlled list is:
<repeat id="objectStatusList">
<field id="objectStatus" seperate_ui_container="true">
<selector>object-description-object-status</selector>
<options>
<option id="">(none)</option>
<option id="copy">copy</option>
<option id="forgery">forgery</option>
<option id="holotype">holotype</option>
<option id="lectotype">lectotype</option>
<option id="paratype">paratype</option>
<option id="paralectotype">paralectotype</option>
<option id="syntype">syntype</option>
<option id="type">type</option>
</options>
</field>
</repeat>
The Spectrum definition is:
Object status |
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Definition |
A statement of the standing of a natural science specimen or other object in relation |
How to record |
Use a single term, without punctuation or capitalisation. Maintain a list of standard |
Examples |
type; paratype; holotype; paralectotype; copy; forgery |
Use |
Record once only for an object. |