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TYPE SPECIES

\tˈa͡ɪp spˈiːsiːz], \tˈa‍ɪp spˈiːsiːz], \t_ˈaɪ_p s_p_ˈiː_s_iː_z]\

Definitions of TYPE SPECIES

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(biology) the species that best exemplifies the essential characteristics of the genus to which it belongs

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(biology) the species that best exemplifies the essential characteristics of the genus to which it belongs

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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