1) same as syntype. 2) (erroneous) any and all elements cited by the originating author in the originating publication (cf. McVaugh, et al., Regn. Veget. 56: 11. 1968). Comment: Because of the inaccuracy of the term, syntype, isotype and paratype should be used.

A term not recognized by the Code, formerly used for either syntype or paratype, but that should not now be used in zoological nomenclature.

A term not now to be used that formerly was used for either a syntype or paratype.

Component Object Type. A way to define a group of COM objects, such as rowsets or commands, that have similar characteristics.