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specie Definition

spe·cie (spē′s̸hē, -sē)

noun

coin, as distinguished from paper money; also, coin made of precious, as distinguished from base, metal

Etymology: abl. of L species: used in E from occurrence in the phrase (paid) in specie

specie Idioms

in specie

  1. in kind
  2. in coin

specie Synonyms

specie

n.

cash, currency, coin; see money 1.

specie Law Definition

n

Money that has an intrinsic value, such as silver or gold coins, minted in different denominations and in different degrees of fineness, and usually displaying government markings.

specie Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • butterfly: Some, for example, mimic the warning patterns of other distasteful species of butterfly in order to improve their own chance of survival.
  • mammal: It is home to more than 800 species of mammals, 2500 species of fish and 25,000 species of plants.
  • bird: The final total for the four days trip was 326 species of birds.
  • orchid: Chalk hills are home to several species of orchid.
  • genus: A specific difference distinguishes two different species of a genus from each other.
  • dragonfly: Dragonflies A survey carried out by rangers at Bedgebury has recorded 19 different species of dragonfly.

Converse of object

threaten: These included 18 of the 24 globally threatened species known from Paraguay.

Noun used with modifier

  • bird: European context Europe contains some 13,000 species of plant compared to some 500 bird species.
  • mammal: In addition several mammal species from Woodmice to Roe Deer also use these areas.
  • prey: The League Against Cruel Sports, for example clearly state that " Foxes are not a natural prey species " .
  • plant: Its two giant domes in a disused quarry house exotic plant species from around the world.
  • wetland: Many grassland, heathland and wetland species declined over this period, with habitat loss as the main driver.
  • breeding: Other breeding species whose young are ringed include Cormorant and Common Tern, which nest on islands in the lagoons.

Adjective modifier

  • endangered: The Bat Cave is the largest enclosure for endangered bat species in the world.
  • native: Somehow, the conversation touched on native British tree species.
  • rare: The rarest species are most at risk of extinction.
  • invasive: Carry out woodland tasks such as removing invasive species, tree thinning etc.
  • non-native: The recent interest for fast growing non-native species for energy generation / biomass has raised concern on their potential impact on ecosystems.
  • endemic: These islands, each with its endemic species and subspecies, are of global importance for their biodiversity.

Preposition: in

genus: One has a list of genera and the numbers of species in that genera.