Question : Very briefly explain the following : (i) Polytypic genus (ii) Bolotype speciman (iii) Neotype specimen.

Question : Very briefly explain the following : (i) Polytypic genus

1.	Question : Very briefly explain the following : (i) Polytypic genus (ii) Bolotype speciman (iii) Neotype specimen.
Answer» SOLUTION :(i) A genus containing more than ONE species is -called polytypic genus. e.g., PANTHERA. (ii) ORIGINAL SPECIMEN is called holotype specimen. (iii) A new specimen when the original one is lost is referred to as neotype specimen.