Question

If a botanist want to study nomenclature of a similar species, the scientist will study

• A. Syntype
• B. Isotype
• C. Neotype
• D. Mesotype

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Isotype

1. Syntype: It refers to two or more specimens collected by the author simultaneously of the same species.

2. Isotype: It is a duplicate of the holotype collected and can be used for studies when holotype is not accessible.

3. Neotype: It refers to the new specimen collected when the original material is missing.

So, the correct option is 'Isotype'.