Meaning & Definition of word "Species"

Species

/ˈspiːʃiːz/

1. A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
- Example: The bald eagle is a species that is native to North America.
2. A group of plants or animals with common characteristics that distinguish them from other groups.
- Example: The scientist discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest.
3. Biological classification of organisms.
- Example: In biology, species is one of the basic units of classification.
4. A particular kind of something.
- Example: There are many species of trees in this forest.
5. A category of items that share a set of characteristics.
- Example: This company specializes in two species of flooring options.

From Latin 'species' meaning 'appearance, form, kind'.

endangered species:

A species at risk of extinction.

invasive species:

An organism that is not native to a specific location and that, when introduced, causes harm.

species at risk:

A species that is vulnerable to extinction.

genus:

A rank in the biological classification system that is one level above species.

biodiversity:

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

taxonomy:

The science of classification of organisms.

Meaning: Specimens of organisms that could be considered for gaming or collecting.

Example Sentence: I caught a few rare species for my collection.

Meaning: Types or kinds of people in social contexts.

Example Sentence: He's one of the rare species that enjoys reading books.