spe
cies
Plural
species
1
a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into
- The Galapagos finches are a classic example of how different species can evolve from a common ancestor.
- The African elephant and the Asian elephant are two different species of elephant.
- The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States.
- The domestic dog is a species of the genus Canis that has been selectively bred by humans for thousands of years.
- The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year.
2
a particular type, kind, or variety of something, often used figuratively
- This is a species of problem that requires careful thought.
- He belongs to a rare species of gentleman.
- The museum displayed a species of antique furniture from the 18th century.
- This species of software is popular among designers.
- A new species of smartphone design has emerged.