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species /spe·cies/ (spe´shēz) a taxonomic category subordinate to a genus (or subgenus) and superior to a subspecies or variety.

type species the original species from which the description of the genus is formulated.

spe·cies (sp

z, -s

n. pl. species

1. A fundamental category of taxonomic classification, ranking below a genus or subgenus and consisting of related organisms capable of interbreeding.

2. An organism belonging to such a category, represented in binomial nomenclature by an uncapitalized Latin adjective or noun following a capitalized genus name, as in the bacterium Escherichia coli.

3. A class of pharmaceutical preparations consisting of a mixture of dried plants in sufficiently fine division to be used in making boiled extracts or infusions.

4. A specific type of atomic nucleus, atom, ion, or molecule.

species (Sp)

[spē′sēz, spē′shēz] pl. species (sp., spp.)

Etymology: L, form

the category of living things below genus in rank. A species is a genetically distinct group of demes that share a common gene pool and are reproductively isolated from all other such groups. See also deme, genus.

species [spe´shēz]

a taxonomic category subordinate to a genus (or subgenus) and superior to a subspecies or variety; composed of individuals similar in certain morphologic and physiologic characteristics.

type species the original species from which the description of the genus is formulated.

species

a taxonomic category subordinate to a genus (or subgenus) and superior to a subspecies or variety; composed of individuals similar in certain morphological and physiological characteristics, the important one of which is that they are capable of interbreeding to produce fertile and viable offspring.

species difference

the difference between species in their response to therapeutic agents, poisons and infections due to physical, biochemical, immunological differences.

species specialist

a veterinarian who specializes in the diseases and management of an individual animal species.

type species

the original species from which the description of the genus is formulated.

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antigen
attenuated virus
binomial nomenclature
clade
Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium difficile
Clostridium perfringens
complete antigen
flagellar antigen
genus
heteroagglutination
heterogeneic antigen
heterohemagglutination
heterolysis
influenza A virus
Ixodes
Ixodes dammini
Ixodes scapularis
Leishmania

The Diarrhea ACE Detection Test has a fast-acting multiplex PCR diagnostic technique to verify, simultaneously, a complex range of pathogens that cause diarrhea, including 10 bacteria {Salmonella spp.

Verify a range of diarrhea-causing pathogens by Medical Laboratory Observer

The balanced portfolio projects will enhance access to all types of generation, including the vast wind potential in the SPP region," said Les Dillahunty, senior vice president of engineering and regulatory policy for SPP.

Southwest Power Pool OKs transmission plans by Henry, John / Arkansas Business

The National Guard's close relationships with the state's militia, local government, and community-based organizations make it the ideal organization to lead the SPP.

Diplomacy in a new age: how the national guard builds international ... by Hoyle, Tim / DISAM Journal

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