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species

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


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“It’s nice to see two species getting along.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The species name Megachelicerax cousteaui honors French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Be it a hoax or an undiscovered species, the mystery and mythology around Bigfoot has captured people's imaginations for decades.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Pests, pathogens and invasive species have decimated native tree populations, she explained - pointing to Woodland Trust data suggesting just 7% of Britain's native woodlands are in good condition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

They have a very short lifespan; some species only live a few months.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste