Type Specimen
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="type-specimen"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
A physical specimen that serves as the reference standard for defining and naming a species.
Detailed Explanation
Type specimens are housed in natural history museums worldwide — the Smithsonian, Natural History Museum London, and MNHN Paris together hold millions. When scientists dispute which name applies to a species, the type specimen is the final arbiter. The loss of type specimens — in fires, floods, or institutional neglect — creates permanent taxonomic instability. Digitization projects are making type specimens globally accessible.