species
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Because the optic tectum exists in every vertebrate species, it is considered one of the most ancient structures in the vertebrate nervous system.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
To give the species a fighting chance, genetic researchers have cloned ferrets from preserved tissue samples to introduce fresh genetic diversity into captive populations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Roots extending away from the sites could be damaged by development, he said, while drainage for nearby new housing could dry out certain tree species and pollute their water supplies.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
They’re a flagship species too, meaning saving them helps preserve other wildlife in the prairie ecosystem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
It is black and white and fluffy and fuzzy, and it walks upright, unassisted—which is odd for a teddy bear of any species or size.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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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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