Allotypes

[Neal Evenhuis]

On Tue, 27 Feb 1996, Steve Shattuck wrote:

> Yes, yes, I know, I know.  Syntypes can't become holotypes.

Ah yes, but due to the elegant magic of the ICZN Zoological Code (Art.
74b), holotypes CAN become lectotypes!

Doncha love it?

Neal

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