Species
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Reproduction Matter
Conveys ability of organisms to produce offspring only with their own kind. Lions and tigers belong to different species and cannot interbreed naturally.
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Conservation Talk
Used in environmental contexts discussing protection of natural habitats and ecosystems. This conservation program focuses on saving local bird species from extinction.
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Scientific Classification
Part of a hierarchical system in biology for categorizing living things. The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens, which identifies our species.