The phrase "a selection of specimens" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a curated group of items or examples, often in a scientific or educational context.
Example: "The museum features a selection of specimens from various ecosystems around the world."
Alternatives: "a collection of samples" or "a variety of examples."
In this exhibition called 'Scott: South for Science', visitors can see a selection of specimens collected during the expedition as well as some of the iconic images of Antarctic exploration through the watercolours of Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and the photographs of Herbert Ponting (1870-1935).
The subset included all single specimens of O. wagneri/schmidtii, O. jetschini, O. zilchi and O. dolium, as well as a selection of specimens from the Alpine endemics.
To determine the relationships among the main lineages within the A. brunneus complex and its phylogenetic relationships within Agabini we used the combined mitochondrial and nuclear sequence from a selection of specimens of the three species.
A selection of microbial specimens which represented a typical gram positive, a gram negative and a yeast species were chosen for initial investigation.
Outcome 8: Completed a modest plant collection and prepare a selection of herbarium specimens to to stored at UNH's Hodgdon Herbarium.
A selection of these specimens was then tested. 5.
The failure modes of the columns, which are of considerable importance, are primarily associated with steel yielding, steel local buckling and concrete crushing, monitored for a selection of test specimens.
To test for repeatability of RWs, a selection of 44 specimens was photographed in two subsequent series.
In 1986, Miami-born artist Candy Jernigan arranged a choice selection of specimens to make this visually calming piece.
In its time it was considered to be one of Norfolk's finest sources of quality oak and subsequently plundered, but a selection of truly old specimens survive.
If you're curious just exactly how so, read on for a selection of the primest specimens of genus Infocore.
