Something that is the original model or standard example of a particular category, often serving as the basis for others. In cannabis, a prototypical variety, product, or plant would represent the most typical characteristics expected of a cannabis plant, providing a standard or template for comparison.
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In the Wild — Example
Delta-9-THC is the prototypical cannabinoid that all others are measured against.
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