Genetypes is a taxonomic concept proposed in 2010 to describe any genetic sequences from type specimens.
[1][2] This nomenclature integrates molecular systematics and terms used in biological taxonomy.
This nomenclature is designed to label, or flag, genetic sequences that were sampled from type specimens.
The genetypes nomenclatural system could be used to flag “gold standard” sequences that due to their direct link to type specimens will be more credible than standard sequences whose species identification may be problematic.
It is suggested that this nomenclature be used in publications and databases that display or discuss sequences from type specimens.