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Nematocera: A53-1845/1990

This publication is intended to assist systematists throughout the world in locating valuable type specimens for taxonomic work on nematocerous Diptera. The Nematocera portion of the Canadian National Collection contains 654 holotypes, 193 allotypes, 36 lectotypes, and one neotype. In addition, 52 species are represented by syntypes, 423 by paratypes and 40 by paralectotypes. The original description of each taxon is referenced, including citation of valid lectotype designations. The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature supports this type of publication. You are invited use this book to access the extensive holdings.

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Publication information
Department/Agency
  • Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch.
TitleNematocera
Series title
  • Diptera types in the Canadian National Collection of Insects Part I
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
LanguageBilingual-[English | French]
FormatPhysical text
Other formatsDigital text-[English | French]
Parallel description[French]
Note(s)
  • "Type material of the nematocerous Diptera housed in the Canadian National Collection, as of 31 December 1987, is catalogued....Label data associated with the specimens are fully quoted, except in the case of paratypes and paralectotypes. A bibliography and an index to named taxa are provided."--Abstract.
  • Bibliography.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa - Ontario : Agriculture Canada. 1991.
BindingSoftcover
Description113p. : 28 cm.
ISBN0-660-55684-7
Catalogue number
  • A53-1845/1990
Departmental catalogue numberPublication 1845/B
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