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A taxonomist found a new plant. He used lectotype for the identification of the new plant. Why did he used lectotype?

A

Because lectotype is the single physical example or specimen of an organism.

B

Because holotype has the wrong information

C

Because holotype was no longer exists

D

Because is the duplicate of the holotype

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