Species
noun
A group of organisms that share common characteristics and that can breed with each other to produce offspring.
The tiger is an endangered species.
Often appears as...
- endangered species
- specific species
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Academic
noun
A type or kind of something.
There are several species of apple trees.
Often appears as...
- species of plants
- species of animals
noun
Specific aspect in which something can be classified.
Hatred is one species of emotion that can harm relationships.
Often appears as...
- species of emotion
- species of cognition
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Academic
noun
A group of organisms that share common characteristics and that can breed with each other to produce offspring.
The tiger is an endangered species.
Often appears as...
- endangered species
- specific species
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type or kind of something.
There are several species of apple trees.
Often appears as...
- species of plants
- species of animals
noun
Specific aspect in which something can be classified.
Hatred is one species of emotion that can harm relationships.
Often appears as...
- species of emotion
- species of cognition
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Reproduction Matter
Conveys ability of organisms to produce offspring only with their own kind.
Lions and tigers belong to different species and cannot interbreed naturally.
Pro Tip 2/3Conservation Talk
Used in environmental contexts discussing protection of natural habitats and ecosystems.
This conservation program focuses on saving local bird species from extinction.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Classification
Part of a hierarchical system in biology for categorizing living things.
The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens, which identifies our species.
Pro Tip 1/3Reproduction Matter
Conveys ability of organisms to produce offspring only with their own kind.
Lions and tigers belong to different species and cannot interbreed naturally.
Pro Tip 2/3Conservation Talk
Used in environmental contexts discussing protection of natural habitats and ecosystems.
This conservation program focuses on saving local bird species from extinction.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Classification
Part of a hierarchical system in biology for categorizing living things.
The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens, which identifies our species.
Pro Tip 1/3Reproduction Matter
Conveys ability of organisms to produce offspring only with their own kind.
Lions and tigers belong to different species and cannot interbreed naturally.
Pro Tip 2/3Conservation Talk
Used in environmental contexts discussing protection of natural habitats and ecosystems.
This conservation program focuses on saving local bird species from extinction.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Classification
Part of a hierarchical system in biology for categorizing living things.
The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens, which identifies our species.
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Fostering Tiny Baby Rock...
excellent is that good news you need a female because you can breed from her well we've got more males than females if we keep taking the pouch young out hopefully she will keep producing so what are they going to do with this baby well 600 miles away in adelaide a different and more common species of
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Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
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Mosasaurs 101 PIPE National...
were no larger than a dolphin. Yet most species, no matter how large or small, could be characterized by a long serpentine body with a powerful tail which they moved side to side as they slithered through the water. They had paddles that were likely used for stability
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The 'George Clooney' Of...
as well but you know some of those species unfortunately we don't have 10 years time will tell if it's worked for jenna but even if she's not pregnant she's done her bit to help the research one more step along the road to saving her wild cousins from extinction
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Symbiosis: A surprising...
This symbiosis is so important to both species that they've changed, or evolved, to suit each other. Nutcrackers have developed long, tough beaks for extracting seeds from cones, and whitebarks' branches all sweep upwards with the cones at the very ends,
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
The fight against global poverty is probably the broadest, longest running manifestation of the human phenomenon of compassion in the history of our species. And so I'd like to share a pretty shattering insight
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Can you solve the fish...
You are the cargo director on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Buoyant, and you've agreed to transport several tanks containing the last specimens of a critically endangered fish species to their new aquarium.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
other animals, not just their own species but other animals. Altruism is a true act of kindness, when you protect someone without asking or expecting anything in return. So you might even risk your life
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How to rebuild the world...
in our diets means that throughout the history of civilization humanity has thrived by eating grass no different from our cows and our sheep cereal crops evolved as fast-growing species of grass
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Hippos Can’t Swim? PIPE...
world a multitude of species thrive here
Video examples
Fostering Tiny Baby Rock...
excellent is that good news you need a female because you can breed from her well we've got more males than females if we keep taking the pouch young out hopefully she will keep producing so what are they going to do with this baby well 600 miles away in adelaide a different and more common species of
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
Video examples
Mosasaurs 101 PIPE National...
were no larger than a dolphin. Yet most species, no matter how large or small, could be characterized by a long serpentine body with a powerful tail which they moved side to side as they slithered through the water. They had paddles that were likely used for stability
Video examples
The 'George Clooney' Of...
as well but you know some of those species unfortunately we don't have 10 years time will tell if it's worked for jenna but even if she's not pregnant she's done her bit to help the research one more step along the road to saving her wild cousins from extinction
Video examples
Symbiosis: A surprising...
This symbiosis is so important to both species that they've changed, or evolved, to suit each other. Nutcrackers have developed long, tough beaks for extracting seeds from cones, and whitebarks' branches all sweep upwards with the cones at the very ends,
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
The fight against global poverty is probably the broadest, longest running manifestation of the human phenomenon of compassion in the history of our species. And so I'd like to share a pretty shattering insight
Video examples
Can you solve the fish...
You are the cargo director on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Buoyant, and you've agreed to transport several tanks containing the last specimens of a critically endangered fish species to their new aquarium.
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
other animals, not just their own species but other animals. Altruism is a true act of kindness, when you protect someone without asking or expecting anything in return. So you might even risk your life
Video examples
How to rebuild the world...
in our diets means that throughout the history of civilization humanity has thrived by eating grass no different from our cows and our sheep cereal crops evolved as fast-growing species of grass
Video examples
Hippos Can’t Swim? PIPE...
world a multitude of species thrive here
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
The world has not yet reached the point which, in my view, is an essential condition for the survival of our human species: access by all the peoples to the material resources of this planet.
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George Carlin
American Comedian
If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.
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Jordan Fisher
American Musician
As a species, I think if we could be half as good as dogs, I think the world would be a much better place.
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Frank Auerbach
German Artist
I'm hoping to make a new thing for the world that remains in the mind like a new species of living thing.
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Norman Borlaug
American Scientist
If the world population continues to increase at the same rate, we will destroy the species.
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Eric Goode
American Director
The reality of our world today is not every species can be left in the wild.
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Bernard Williams
English Philosopher
Humanity' is a name not merely for a species but also for a quality.
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Salman Rushdie
Indian Novelist
Look at history. It's not the account of a species at peace.
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Paul Watson
Canadian Environmentalist
No species is more important than others.
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Jasmine Guy
American Actress
We are a complex species to observe.
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
The world has not yet reached the point which, in my view, is an essential condition for the survival of our human species: access by all the peoples to the material resources of this planet.
Quote examples
George Carlin
American Comedian
If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.
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Jordan Fisher
American Musician
As a species, I think if we could be half as good as dogs, I think the world would be a much better place.
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Frank Auerbach
German Artist
I'm hoping to make a new thing for the world that remains in the mind like a new species of living thing.
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Norman Borlaug
American Scientist
If the world population continues to increase at the same rate, we will destroy the species.
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Eric Goode
American Director
The reality of our world today is not every species can be left in the wild.
Quote examples
Bernard Williams
English Philosopher
Humanity' is a name not merely for a species but also for a quality.
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Salman Rushdie
Indian Novelist
Look at history. It's not the account of a species at peace.
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Paul Watson
Canadian Environmentalist
No species is more important than others.
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Jasmine Guy
American Actress
We are a complex species to observe.
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