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

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Korean meaning: 종 (생물학적 분류 단위)

Korean pronunciation: **스피**시즈

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks it's the superior species until it gets scared by a cucumber.
  • Scientists discovered a new species of frog that changes color when it's embarrassed.
  • The research team studied over 200 species in the Amazon rainforest.

species

NOUN

//ˈspiːʃiːz//

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

species concept
💡 Concept

Museum guide shows visitors different animal species grouped by biological classification

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species rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Species by the sea breeze — fish of many kinds swirl through the coral with ease.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈspiːʃiːz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspiːʃiːz/

🌳Etymology

Rootspec-
Suffix--ies

Origin

From Latin 'species' meaning 'appearance, form, or kind.' The word derives from the root 'specere' meaning 'to look or see,' as species originally referred to the visible characteristics that distinguish one group of organisms from another.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks it's the superior species until it gets scared by a cucumber.

😄 Fun example

Scientists discovered a new species of frog that changes color when it's embarrassed.

The research team studied over 200 species in the Amazon rainforest.

Climate change threatens many marine species worldwide.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

kindtypevarietybreedgenus

Antonyms

individualspecimen

Related

organismtaxonomyclassificationbiologyevolutionhabitat