type locality
noun
1
: the source of an original type specimen
2
a
: the place whence a geological item (as a formation or series) derives its name and where it is typically displayed
b
: the first or original source of a geologic feature (as a fossil or particular kind of igneous rock)
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“Type locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/type%20locality. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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