Definitions

species

[spee-sheez, -seez] / ˈspi ʃiz, -siz /

NOUN

class, variety

Synonyms

STRONG

breed category collection description division group kind likes lot nature number order sort stripe type

Antonyms

STRONG

whole

Example Sentences

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Together, these strains have already contributed to population crashes in at least 500 species of frogs and toads.

From Science Daily

Authorities believe the boy was attacked by a bull shark, an aggressive species found in warm, shallow waters.

From BBC

The marquee pitching matchup is an endangered species.

From Los Angeles Times

Some bamboo species contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can release cyanide if the shoots are eaten raw or improperly prepared.

From Science Daily

It can be confused with the mushroom species Volvariella, which is edible.

From Los Angeles Times