Type Taxon - LIAS Glossary

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type taxon (noun, pl. type taxa; nomenclature term) – a taxon that functions as a nomenclatural type, i. e., the name of a taxon of lower rank; thus each name of a family is permanently attached to one single genus, each genus name is permanently attached to one single species.

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Referenced by: Type, Type Taxa

Resources: Flora Australia Fungi