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lectotype
(English) According to the Code, a syntype designated as the single name-bearing type specimen subsequent to the establishment of a nominal species or subspecies. (See also: Code, nominal taxon, name-bearing type)
lectotype
(French) D’après le Code, syntype désigné comme le seul type porte-nom subséquemment à l’éstablissement d’une espèce ou d’une sous-espèce nominale. (See also: Code, nominal taxon, name-bearing type)
lectótipo
(Portuguese) Do Código, o sintipo designado com o único tipo portador do nome subsequentemente ao estabelecimento duma espécie ou duma subespécie nominal. (See also: Code, nominal taxon, name-bearing type)

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