a group into which animals, plants, etc. that are able to have sex with each other and produce healthy young are divided, smaller than a genus and identified by a Latin name种，物种（分类上小于属）- a conservation area for endangered species濒危物种保护区
- plant/animal/bird/fish species植物/动物/鸟类/鱼类
- species of something a native species of fish一种本地鱼
- two closely related species两个密切相关的物种
- Nearly 850 species of birds have been identified within the country's borders.在该国境内已发现近850种鸟类。
- a rare species of beetle一种稀有甲虫
- There are many species of dog(s).狗有许多种。
- The effect of climate change on species richness was evaluated.评估了气候变化对物种丰富度的影响。
Extra Examples- Similar species of fish occur in Mongolia.相似的鱼类物种在蒙古出现。
- The area is rich in different plant species.该地区植物物种丰富。
- closely related species of beetle近缘的甲虫种类
- the development of the human species人类的进化
- the threat posed by non-native invasive species非本地物种入侵带来的威胁
- Many insects choose certain tree species for feeding.许多昆虫会选择某些树种进行觅食。
- measures to try and reduce the spread of invasive species 试图减少入侵物种扩散的措施
- The plant was listed in 1990 as a threatened species.该植物在1990年被列为濒危物种。
Topics Animalsb2, Biologyb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivespecies + verbprepositionphrasesSee full entry Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin, literally ‘appearance, form, beauty’, from specere ‘to look’.