In biology, a type is that which fixes a name to a taxon. Depending on the Code which is applied to the organism in question, a type may be a specimen, culture, illustration, description or taxon. See:

• type (botany) and Art 7-10 of the ICBN.

• type (zoology) and the glossary of ICZN.

• Virus classification

• Holotype

Nomenklatorischer Typus | Type (biologie)