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species
A group of living organisms that can reproduce with one another and produce fertile offspring. In biology, this is the basic unit of classification.
Der Mensch gehört zur Spezies Homo sapiens.
Humans belong to the species Homo sapiens.
type / kind
A particular type or kind of people or things, often with a slightly derogatory or ironic connotation.
Politiker dieser Spezies sind nur auf ihren eigenen Vorteil aus.
Politicians of this kind are only out for their own advantage.
The word 'Spezies' (species) has a special feature: the form is identical in the singular and plural. Whether one or several species are meant can only be recognized from the article or the context of the sentence.
Diese Spezies ist vom Aussterben bedroht.
This species is threatened with extinction.
The biological meaning can be recognized from the scientific context, when the topic is animals or plants. The figurative, often ironic meaning refers to people or things and describes a particular type or kind.
Forscher haben eine neue Spezies von Tiefseefischen entdeckt.
Researchers have discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
In its biological meaning, 'Spezies' (species) is a technical term. It is used mainly in scientific, biological, or academic texts and discussions.
Die genaue Abgrenzung zwischen den beiden Spezies ist unter Biologen umstritten.
The exact distinction between the two species is disputed among biologists.
kind / way
In biology, Art and Spezies can refer to the same unit. Art is the more common and less technical term, while Spezies sounds more technical. Art is usually appropriate for a generally understandable biological explanation; Spezies can also be used in a clearly technical text.
Der biologische Fachbericht stellt fest, dass diese Spezies nur auf der Insel lebt.
The scientific report states that this species lives only on the island.
Die Lehrerin erklärt, dass diese Art nur auf der Insel lebt.
The teacher explains that this species lives only on the island.
