First specimen of a new species (8 letters) — Crossword Helper

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First specimen of a new species (8 letter answer)

The Answer

HOLOTYPE

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first holotype new specie specimen

Notes

The answer HOLOTYPE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

HOLOTYPE as a noun:

1. (type specimen, holotype) = the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made