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hypothetical concept
(English) According to the Code, a taxonomic concept that when published contained no animal then known to exist in nature, past or present. (See also: Code, taxonomic)
concept hypothétique
(French) D'après le Code, concept taxinomique, qui, lorsqu’il est publié, n’est pas fondé sur un animal déjà connu, existant ou ayant existé dans la nature, mais seulement dans l’esprit de l’auteur, qu’il s’agisse ou non d’une prédiction. (See also: Code, taxonomic)
conceito hipotético
(Portuguese) Do Código, o conceito taxonómico publicado que não contém nenhum animal conhecido na Natureza, no passado ou no presente. (See also: Code, taxonomic)

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