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species

[spee-sheez, -seez] / ˈspi ʃiz, -siz /


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These organisms, known as free living amoebae, are found in water and soil, but scientists say some species are becoming increasingly concerning as the world warms and water systems age.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

On a recent afternoon, volunteers bustled around the museum wheeling carts of jaws and vertebrae carefully organized by species.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The outbreak was declared on May 15 in northeastern DR Congo, but the rare Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus is believed to have spread for some time beforehand.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Not likely, as our species benefits from nonreproducing members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

One year, Huang Yan and his team hosted a scientific forum to discuss their panda reintroduction efforts with experts around the world who were involved in other species reintroduction programs.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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