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For identification, however, the type specimens will continue to be the reference point, says Mabberley.
The species was also compared with the type specimens and descriptions of morphologically similar species.
Note 3 – While the paper in which Yulania cuneatofolia is named as a new species is titled "Two new species of Yulania Spach from Hubei Province", this species is only noted in that paper as occurring in Henan Province, as for the type specimens above.
The type specimens were raised in captivity.
The type specimens were six individuals caught off the coast of Cuba.
Heim found the type specimens at an altitude of 3500 m in an alpine pine forest.
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Once mammalogists settle on what and how many species exist, using all available specimens and data, whichever one the type specimen fits within receives the name.
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Crucially, 62000 has a reasonably well-preserved upper jaw, which the type specimen lacks.
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