Question

Type specimen of a new species has to be

• A. Described in Latin
• B. Published in recognized scientific journal
• C. Kept in a recognised herbarium or collection
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

A type specimen is an original specimen from which a description of a new species is made. It is described in Latin and published in a recognized scientific journal. To preserve the specimen, it is kept in a recognized herbarium or collection for future references.

So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.