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Noun

  • (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

  • a specific kind of something

    “a species of molecule”

    “a species of villainy”

  • coins collectively

Usage examples

  • The interior was desert, and new species such as Scutosaurus and Gorgonopsids filled it.
  • Currently, there are no reports of any peacock bass species being endangered.
  • The genus might include a few related species.
  • It is a species that develops directly.
  • Examples of dioecious plant species include ginkgos, willows, cannabis and African teak.
  • This area forms important habitats for numerous species.
  • The two species are not easily distinguished without microscopic examination.
  • However, some Phacopina species lack eyes, such as the species of the genus "Ductina".
  • The species overwinters as a small larva.
  • The lake is home to numerous native species of trout, and other game fish.