B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/
UK/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/
a group of animals or plants of the same kind that can breed with each other
In context
More than two hundred species of birds live in Tràm Chim National Park.
A new species of frog was discovered in the mountains of Hà Giang.
Climate change is pushing many species to move to cooler areas.
Words that go with species
adjective + noun
- endangered speciesThe tiger is an endangered species in every country where it lives.
- new speciesScientists described a new species of orchid last month.
- invasive speciesThe golden apple snail is an invasive species in Asian rice fields.
- rare speciesThe forest protects several rare species of monkey.
noun + preposition
- species ofThere are thousands of species of ants.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This is a rare specie of bird.Correct: This is a rare species of bird.