Species

usgb/ˈspiːʃiːz/
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.
Visual representation of "species" - A group of organisms that share common characteristics and that can breed with each other to produce offspring.

Often appears as...

  • endangered species
  • specific species

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Academic

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Reproduction Matter

Conveys ability of organisms to produce offspring only with their own kind.

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Lions and tigers belong to different species and cannot interbreed naturally.
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Conservation Talk

Used in environmental contexts discussing protection of natural habitats and ecosystems.

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This conservation program focuses on saving local bird species from extinction.
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Scientific Classification

Part of a hierarchical system in biology for categorizing living things.

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The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens, which identifies our species.
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