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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 12 April 2016
We review the fundamental classification scheme and statistical analysis of supernovae, emphasizing recently introduced subtypes, SN1987K, and SN1993J. Type Ib/Ic and Type II supernovae are of interest for starburst galaxies. We discuss possible progenitors of SNIb and SN Ic, and the possibility that they may be Wolf-Rayet stars.