PAHMA controlled list—Special object status

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copy

forgery

holotype

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

For biological specimens: a syntype designated as the single name-bearing specimen subsequent to the establishment of a nominal species or subspecies.

paratype

For biological specimens: each specimen of a type species other than the holotype.

paralectotype

For biological specimens: each specimen of a former syntype series remaining after the designation of a lectotype.

syntype

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

NB: Do not use this term to indicate "type specimen" of a biological specimen; use holotype instead.

Definition

A statement of the standing of a natural science specimen or other object in relation
to others in existence.

How to record

Use a single term, without punctuation or capitalisation. Maintain a list of standard
terms.

Examples

type; paratype; holotype; paralectotype; copy; forgery

Use

Record once only for an object.