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species

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


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Experts think this is more than 40,000 years old and was made by Neanderthals or an earlier species of human.

From BBC

Small mammals are powerful indicators of environmental health, yet tracking them has long been a challenge because many species occupy different ecological roles while looking almost exactly alike.

From Science Daily

Pang said leaders of the water agencies believe this approach would “improve habitat conditions and ensure adequate flow to protect and support native species.”

From Los Angeles Times

Volunteer duties could also include boat counts of seabird species and checking on chick productivity or grey seal monitoring, depending on the time of year.

From BBC

A bottle from Colombia carries the names of species newly identified in the rainforest.

From Barron's