neostratotype
neostratotype A stratotype chosen to supersede the original stratotype (i.e. the holostratotype), if the first one has been demolished or invalidated. A neostratotype may be selected from outside the type area. Compare LECTOSTRATOTYPE. See also HYPOSTRATOTYPE; and PARASTRATOTYPE.
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