The term undescribed relate to a
taxonomic
entity which is not a valid scientifically recognized
species,
subspecies
(including plant
varieties), or a discrete population
or form of a
species or subspecies.
Many species are still undescribed and known only by means of
material or information of dubious standing. However, if a
previously undescribed
taxon has
had a
description prepared for it and that description has passed
through a scientific peer review process, the taxon will be
considered described. However many undescribed taxa still remain in
collections,
and these will be possible described later.
The term aff.
(affinis) is frequently used to identify a taxon having affinity
with, but distinct from, the named taxon; usually applied to a taxon
believed to be undescribed. |
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