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species

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


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“It’s nice to see two species getting along.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She said these species spread fast in the garden, and quickly out-compete native species in the wild, overtaking important habitats like the Bluebell Woods and coastal turf.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Viñola Lopez was particularly interested in this species of hutia, which was rarely found elsewhere on the island.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Though the dwarf pansies are not yet available to purchase, Litchfield encouraged islanders to consider planting other native and naturalised species to contribute to their conservation.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

They were a good size—tilapia and other species I knew from the fishing work.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo