noun /ˈspiːʃiːz,ˈspiːsiːz,ˈspiːʃiːz/
a) A group of plants or animals having similar appearance.
This species of animal is unique to the area.
b) A rank in the classification of organisms, below genus and above subspecies; a taxon at that rank
Hence, in determining whether a form should be ranked as a species or a variety, the opinion of naturalists having sound judgment and wide experience seems the only guide to follow.
See Also: speciate, speciation, specie, specific, speciose, specious, spectacle, spectacular, speculate, speculation, speculative, speculator
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