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Definition species in British English

species noun

[countable] noun
/ˈspiːʃiːz/
1

a plant or animal group whose members all have similar general features and are able to produce young plants or animals together

Example

the human species

Example

a rare tropical species

Example

Over 120 species of birds have been recorded in this National Park.

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Definition species in British English