specimen
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Normally to describe a new octopus species, a specimen needs to be cut open so that its mouth, beak, teeth and other parts can be examined.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The holotype specimen for T. rex is currently displayed at the Perot Museum in Dallas.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
“A newer classic old Hollywood style pool with arched fountains, surrounded by rolling lawns, specimen trees, rose gardens and dramatic views from the Observatory to Ocean sunsets,” the original listing description said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
That patient's specimen was taken on the ship, not in the US, Jackson said noting that there were two specimens collected from that patient, one of which was positive and the other negative.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
A pair of eyes peered down through lenses as thick as the bottom of a Coca-Cola bottle, eyes protruding, luminous and veined, like an old biology specimen preserved in alcohol.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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