B2 noun Neutral

species

/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

Beispiele

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1

There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science.

Scientists have identified more than 300,000 distinct types of beetles.

2

Legislation was introduced to provide further protection for endangered species.

New laws were created to help save animal groups that are at risk of extinction.

3

I think I just saw a rare species of bird in the backyard!

I believe I spotted a very uncommon type of bird behind my house.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
species
Verb
speciate
Adverb
specifically
Adjektiv
specific
Verwandt
speciation
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'species' as a 'special series' of animals that look and act alike.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists are worried that the giant panda could become an extinct ________ if its habitat is not protected.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: species

Beispiele

1

There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science.

everyday

Scientists have identified more than 300,000 distinct types of beetles.

2

Legislation was introduced to provide further protection for endangered species.

formal

New laws were created to help save animal groups that are at risk of extinction.

3

I think I just saw a rare species of bird in the backyard!

informal

I believe I spotted a very uncommon type of bird behind my house.

4

The Darwinian theory explains how new species evolve through the process of natural selection.

academic

Darwin's theory describes the way new biological groups develop over time.

5

The company’s environmental impact report must account for any threatened species on the construction site.

business

The corporate document must mention any vulnerable animal groups located where they are building.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
species
Verb
speciate
Adverb
specifically
Adjektiv
specific
Verwandt
speciation

Häufige Kollokationen

endangered species a group of animals or plants in danger of dying out
invasive species a type of organism that spreads and causes harm to a new environment
native species a group that naturally lives in a particular area
new species a biological group that has just been discovered
protected species an organism group that is legally defended from hunting or harm

Häufige Phrasen

the human species

the entire group of human beings (Homo sapiens)

origin of species

the beginning or evolutionary source of a biological group

cross-species

involving or occurring between different types of organisms

Wird oft verwechselt mit

species vs specimen

A specimen is a single individual example (e.g., a physical sample), whereas a species refers to the entire category or group.

species vs specie

'Specie' refers to money in the form of coins, and is never the singular form of the biological word 'species'.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'species' is both singular and plural. You can say 'one species' or 'many species'; the spelling does not change.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often try to use 'specie' as a singular form, but 'species' always requires the 's' at the end regardless of quantity.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'species' as a 'special series' of animals that look and act alike.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'species', meaning a 'particular sort, kind, or appearance'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable/Countable: same form for singular and plural Used with singular or plural verbs: 'This species is...' or 'Those species are...' Often followed by 'of' + [noun]
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Kultureller Kontext

The term is central to global conversations regarding climate change, conservation, and the 'Sixth Extinction' event.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists are worried that the giant panda could become an extinct ________ if its habitat is not protected.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: species

Ähnliche Wörter

pale

A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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