Geophilus holstii Pocock, 1895 (currently Arrup holstii; Chilopoda, MECISTOCEPHALIDAE): replacement of the holotype by designation of a neotype

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2007
Authors:Bonato, L, Minelli, A, Uliana, M
Journal:Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
Volume:64
Issue:4
Start Page:227
Pagination:227-229
Date Published:12/2007
Type of Article:Case
Keywords:Arrup, Arrup holstii, centipede, Chilopoda, Geophilomorpha, Japan, MECISTOCEPHALIDAE, Nomenclature, taxonomy
Abstract:

The purpose of this application, under Article 75.5 of the Code, is to replace the existing unidentifiable holotype of Geophilus holstii Pocock, 1895 (currently Arrup holstii) by a neotype. All body parts carrying useful diagnostic characters are missing in what remains of the holotype of Geophilus holstii. It is proposed to set the holotype aside and to designate a neotype.

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