The small island is a haven for many species of rare birds.
The small island is a haven for many species of rare birds.
English
species
ˈspiʃiz, ˈspiː.ʃiːz, ˈspiːsiːz, ˈspiːʃiːz
Meaning: a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of interbreeding
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Example sentences
Scientists have discovered a new species of butterfly in the rainforest.
According to the theory of evolution, species change over time.
According to the theory of evolution, species change over time.
Scientists recently discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
Scientists recently discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
There is a clear distinction between the two species of birds.
There is a clear distinction between the two species of birds.
Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
Tropical rainforests provide a rich habitat for many rare species of birds.
Tropical rainforests provide a rich habitat for many rare species of birds.
There are two distinct types of this bird species in the region.
There are two distinct types of this bird species in the region.
The local wetland is home to many rare bird species.
The local wetland is home to many rare bird species.
While they look similar, the two species are fundamentally different at a genetic level.
While they look similar, the two species are fundamentally different at a genetic level.
Usage Notes
The word 'species' is both singular and plural. In biology, it is the principal unit of taxonomic classification.
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