specimen

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It had been tucked away in a museum drawer for decades as it was thought to have been an unremarkable specimen.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Each specimen showed wing feathers that were white with a distinct black spot at the tip.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

A robotic sample changer handled the insects during the process, rotating each specimen and replacing it with the next one every 30 seconds.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

The analysis revealed that preservation practices varied depending on both the type of organism and the time period in which the specimen was stored.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

This specimen carries her parasol on her left, toward the gate and her fiance, though the sun inflames her right.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen