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species (noun)

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

💬 Example

"There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'S' at the end of 'species' as standing for 'Same'. A species is a group where the animals are the 'Same' a...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
type kind category variety breed
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'specie' as the singular of 'species'. → This is a rare species.

Saying 'many specieses'. → There are many species in the park.

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