species
A group of animals or plants of the same kind.
A group of living organisms that are similar and can breed with one another to produce fertile offspring.
A kind of something (often formal).
A particular kind or variety of something, often used in a formal or slightly humorous way.
In chemistry, a particular kind of atom or molecule in a reaction.
In chemistry, a distinct type of atom, molecule, ion, or radical present in a substance or reaction mixture.
- Base: species
- Plural: species
a species of
1a kind of (formal)
A formal way to say “a kind of”.
- The new policy created a species of confusion across the company.
- She spoke with a species of confidence that made people listen.
- It was a species of apology, though he never said he was sorry.
endangered species
1species at risk of extinction
A type of animal or plant that has very few members left and may die out soon.
- Laws have been created to protect endangered species around the world.
- The panda is one of the most famous endangered species.
endangered species
1species at serious risk
An animal or plant that may disappear forever.
- The tiger is an endangered species in many parts of Asia.
- New laws were introduced to protect endangered species.
- Tourists are asked not to disturb endangered species on the beach.
- Pandas are an endangered species.
invasive species
1non-native organism that harms ecosystems
A plant, animal, or other living thing from another place that spreads very fast in a new area and causes problems for the environment or economy.
- Officials are trying to stop the invasive species from spreading further up the river.
- Global trade has increased the movement of invasive species around the world.
invasive species
1non-native species that spreads
A species that spreads in a new place and causes problems.
- Officials are trying to control an invasive species of plant in the park.
- Invasive species can outcompete native wildlife for food and space.
- Boat owners were warned to clean their equipment to prevent invasive species.
- This fish is an invasive species here.
species diversity
1variety of species in area
How many different species live in a place.
- Species diversity is highest in tropical rainforests.
- Farming practices can reduce species diversity in surrounding areas.
- The project measures species diversity in restored wetlands.
- This forest has high species diversity.