endangered species

  • 71species — n. 1) an endangered species 2) a species becomes extinct, dies out; survives * * * [ spiːʃiːz] dies out survives a species becomes extinct an endangered species …

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  • 72Species — In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is …

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  • 73species — /spee sheez, seez/, n., pl. species, adj. n. 1. a class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities; distinct sort or kind. 2. Biol. the major subdivision of a genus or subgenus, regarded as the basic category of biological… …

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  • 74endangered — adjective Date: 1964 being or relating to an endangered species < an endangered bird > < put on the endangered list > …

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  • 75Species Survival Network — Infobox Non profit Non profit name = Species Survival Network Non profit Non profit type = International Organization founded date = 1992 area served = Worldwide focus = international wildlife trade Non profit slogan = Working within CITES for&#8230; …

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  • 76Species of Concern — In wildlife conservation, Species of Concern is an informal term, not defined in the federal Endangered Species Act. The term commonly refers to species that are declining or appear to be in need of concentrated conservation actions. Many&#8230; …

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  • 77species — [[t]spi͟ːʃiz[/t]] ♦♦♦ N COUNT (species is both the singular and the plural form.) A species is a class of plants or animals whose members have the same main characteristics and are able to breed with each other. Pandas are an endangered species …

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  • 78species — spe|cies W3 [ˈspi:ʃi:z] n plural species [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: appearance, kind , from specere to look (at) ] a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can breed together to produce young animals or plants ▪ Seven&#8230; …

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  • 79endangered — adjective (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction an endangered species • Similar to: ↑vulnerable • Topics: ↑plant, ↑flora, ↑plant life …

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  • 80endangered — en*dan gered, a. 1. Being in a condition or situation where life or serious harm is possible; in danger; at risk. [PJC] 2. Small in numbers, with significant possibility of extinction; of species. [PJC] …

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