Species

Pronunciation: /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Definitions of species

noun a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding

Example Sentences

A1 Dogs and cats are different species of animals.

A2 There are many different species of birds in the world.

B1 Scientists are studying a new species of plant found in the rainforest.

B2 The conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species from extinction.

C1 The discovery of a new species of fish has excited marine biologists.

C2 The classification of species is a complex task that requires detailed analysis.

Examples of species in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the different species of birds in the rainforest.

informal I love learning about all the different species of animals in the zoo.

slang Check out all the cool species of fish in the aquarium!

figurative In a world full of different species of people, it's important to embrace diversity.

Grammatical Forms of species

• past tense: speciated
• plural: species
• comparative: more species
• superlative: most species
• present tense: species
• future tense: will species
• perfect tense: have speciated
• continuous tense: are speciating
• singular: species
• positive degree: species
• infinitive: speciate
• gerund: speciating
• participle: speciating

Origin and Evolution of species

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'species' comes from the Latin word 'species' meaning 'appearance, form, kind, or sort'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a distinct type or kind of organism, the term 'species' has evolved to encompass a broader concept in biology, referring to a group of organisms with similar characteristics that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.