Species

/ˈspiːʃiːz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

The bald eagle is a species that is native to North America.

A group of plants or animals with common characteristics that distinguish them from other groups.

The scientist discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest.

Biological classification of organisms.

In biology, species is one of the basic units of classification.

A particular kind of something.

There are many species of trees in this forest.

A category of items that share a set of characteristics.

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.

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

I caught a few rare species for my collection.

Types or kinds of people in social contexts.

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