After a new species is described, from that time forward researchers will refer to that primary type specimen to be absolutely certain of their concepts of that species. Preserving these primary types and providing taxonomic researchers with access to type specimens is essential to insure a stabile and growing system of scientific names and accurate species recognition. Some of the primary types in the MCZ collection are now more than 200 years old, and are currently being studied by taxonomic researchers that are describing the earth's immense insect biodiversity, the vast majority of which remains to be described and named. Page design and database solution by Piotr Naskrecki and Derek S. Sikes . All rights reserved.
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