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species

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


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Because similar brain structures contribute to social behavior across many species, the findings could also offer clues about human social function and conditions in which social behavior is altered or disrupted.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The super breeders saving their endangered parakeet species.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The outbreak in eastern DR Congo has been caused by a rare species of Ebola known as Bundibugyo.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

There is a vaccine for the most common Zaire species, but this outbreak is being caused by another species, called Bundibugyo.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Some species of animal are not male or female, and some species are both.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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