species
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
3 von 5There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science.
Scientists have identified more than 300,000 distinct types of beetles.
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.
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
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
There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science.
everydayScientists have identified more than 300,000 distinct types of beetles.
Legislation was introduced to provide further protection for endangered species.
formalNew laws were created to help save animal groups that are at risk of extinction.
I think I just saw a rare species of bird in the backyard!
informalI believe I spotted a very uncommon type of bird behind my house.
The Darwinian theory explains how new species evolve through the process of natural selection.
academicDarwin's theory describes the way new biological groups develop over time.
The company’s environmental impact report must account for any threatened species on the construction site.
businessThe corporate document must mention any vulnerable animal groups located where they are building.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
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
A specimen is a single individual example (e.g., a physical sample), whereas a species refers to the entire category or group.
'Specie' refers to money in the form of coins, and is never the singular form of the biological word 'species'.
Nutzungshinweise
The word 'species' is both singular and plural. You can say 'one species' or 'many species'; the spelling does not change.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often try to use 'specie' as a singular form, but 'species' always requires the 's' at the end regardless of quantity.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'species' as a 'special series' of animals that look and act alike.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'species', meaning a 'particular sort, kind, or appearance'.
Grammatikmuster
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
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pale
A1Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.
lung
A1The 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
A1Relating 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
A1A 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
A1Describes 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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
A1Relating 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
A1Located 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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