Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
animal-species
Noun
/ˈænɪməl-ˈspiːʃɪz/
Definition
A group of animals that share common characteristics and can reproduce to produce fertile offspring.
Examples
- The lion and the tiger belong to different animal species.
- Researchers study animal species to understand their behaviors and habitats.
- Many animal species are endangered due to habitat loss.
Meaning
Animal species refer to the variety of distinct groupings of animals categorized based on shared traits and genetic similarities.
Synonyms
- Animal category
- Animal kind
- Animal group
