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species

CEFR: B2

A fundamental biological classification comprising related organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

Synonyms

taxon
breed
variety

Common Collocations

endangered species
invasive species
threatened species

Example Sentence

Climate warming is shifting the breeding ranges of arctic bird species poleward at an unprecedented rate.

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