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    species
    /ˈspiːʃɪz/

    noun

    • 1. a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. The species is the principal natural taxonomic unit, ranking below a genus and denoted by a Latin binomial, e.g. Homo sapiens.
    • 2. a kind or sort: "a species of invective at once tough and suave"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPECIES | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of species as a set of animals or plants with similar characteristics and ability to breed. See examples of species in different contexts and collocations with related words.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SpeciesSpecies - Wikipedia

    A species (pl.: species) is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. [1] . It is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › speciesSpecies Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Aug 9, 2012 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word species, from a logical division of a genus to a category of biological classification. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related articles.

  6. biologydictionary.net › speciesSpecies - Definition and Examples | Biology Dictionary

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    A species is a group of organisms that share a genetic heritage, are able to interbreed, and to create offspring that are also fertile. Different species are separated from each other by reproductive barriers. These barriers can be geographical, such as a mountain range separating two populations, or genetic barriers that do not allow for reproduct...

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    Polar bears and Grizzlies

    Oftentimes the only barrier to reproduction is geographic, or based on the physical location of the animals. If this changes, the animals can interbreed, and may merge into one species. This is currently being seen in the wild in polar bears and grizzly bears. As the climate changes, polar bears are forced further south, and must start exploiting different food sources. The change in climate also allows grizzly bears to venture further north, encountering polar bears along the way. The previo...

    Dogs and Wolves

    Still other animals, like dogs and wolves, are still technically the same species. While they have the same number of chromosomes and could technically breed, the domestic dog has come a long way from its wild counterpart. Dogs have not only evolved to be more cuddly and soft, but are attuned to human social cues. Wolves operate in a much different social structure. As such, the two are very unlikely to breed in the real world. However, because they can create fertile offspring, scientists co...

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    Hybrid– An organism produced by the crossing of two distinct species.
    Reproductive Barriers– Obstacles that prevent two animals from producing fertile offspring.
    Binomial Nomenclature– The system of naming individual species with two Latin names, the first related to their genus, the second to their species.
    Taxonomical Hierarchy– The system into which all organisms are placed for classification.

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    1. Domestic ferrets and wild black-footed ferrets look almost identical. The black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes, is native to North America. The domestic ferret, Mustela putorius furo, is native to Europe and only exists in captivity in North America. Could these two populations be one species? A. No B. Yes C.Maybe 2. If scientists tell species ...

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    A species is a group of organisms that share a genetic heritage, are able to interbreed, and to create offspring that are also fertile. Learn how scientists classify, name, and distinguish species, and see examples of species that can or cannot interbreed.

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  7. www.britannica.com › science › species-taxonSpecies | Definition, Types, & Examples | Britannica

    Sep 20, 2024 · A species is a group of organisms that share common characteristics and can interbreed. Learn about different species concepts, taxonomy, and evolution from Britannica.

  8. www.newscientist.com › definition › speciesWhat is a species? - New Scientist

    A species is a group of living organisms that are similar and can breed, but the definition is not clear-cut. Learn about the challenges and controversies of defining a species, from chimps and bonobos to bacteria and hybrids.

  9. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › speciesSpecies - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · A species is a group of organisms that can reproduce naturally with one another and create fertile offspring. Learn how scientists use genetics to classify species and discover some examples of hybrid and distinct species.