species

• Unidade básica da classificação biológica; tipo, variedade ou classe de algo.

The principal unit of biological classification, a group of organisms that can reproduce and generate fertile progeny; also a particular category or kind.

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1. The basic unit of biological classification, ranking below a genus.B2formalscientific

   A group of living organisms sharing common characteristics and capable of exchanging genetic material to produce viable offspring; designated by a two‑part Latin name.

   Espécie biológica como unidade taxonômica.

   • The panda is an endangered group of organisms native to China.
   • Darwin noted that different finch populations on the Galápagos Islands had evolved distinctive traits.
   • Taxonomists reclassified this organism based on genetic analysis.
   • The cross between a horse and a donkey yields sterile offspring, proving they belong to different categories.
   • To date, over a million such groups have been identified and named.

2. A particular kind or sort of something, especially a distinct type within a larger category.B2formal

   A distinct form or variety of a thing, idea, or material that shares defining features and can be distinguished from others.

   Espécie, tipo particular.

   • A strange sort of tree with silver leaves grew in the garden.
   • The museum exhibited every kind of mineral found in the region.
   • He is a rare type of critic who actually welcomes innovation.
   • These tools represent a whole new category of design.
   • She collected every variety of seashell available on the shore.

   Sinônimoscategoryclassformgenreilkkindmannersorttypevariety