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species

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


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The southern-most island of the Inner Hebrides is renowned for its wild birds, with more than 120 species to spot during the spring and autumn migrations, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Scientists have established that adult neurogenesis occurs in several animal species.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

That catastrophic event eliminated the non-avian dinosaurs along with countless other animal and plant species.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Baines also participated and led fieldwork in China, the Canary Islands and Vietnam, from where seven plant species new to science were catalogued.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Then I went foraging for fronds from the different palm species on the island, as well as for vines and reeds, dragging my harvest back and piling it into a heap.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo


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