species
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"Many mesothermic fishes are already heavily impacted by overfishing of themselves and also their prey species, so their elevated energy needs make them especially vulnerable when their food becomes scarce."
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Their rich, sheltered microclimates are home to mosses, lichens, fungi and ferns, with some species rarely found outside the remaining fragments of Cumbrian woodland.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
These are a rare group, making up less than 0.1% of all fish species, that can retain body heat and keep parts of themselves warmer than the surrounding water.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Otters are a protected species and it is an offence to deliberately or recklessly harass, capture, injure or kill them.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The Incorrigibles began saying ooooh, and awww, and oojie-woojie-dodo-woo, as anyone would in the presence of an adorable baby who might be the very last hope of a soon-to-be-extinct species.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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Tyrannosaurus Lex(icon)
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"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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Word Generation Science - Life Science
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